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George Cibula Obituary

Cibula Sr., George Joseph April 19, 1925 - May 24, 2009, loving husband of 62 years to Mary Grace (nee Calkins), son of the late Charlie and Bessie (nee Altman), brother of Charles (Eleanor) Cibula of Jacksonville, FL, father of George Jr. (Marilyn), Paul (Teri), Pat (Nancy), Donna (Joe) Hemstreet, Sam (Jackie), Mary Grace (Tim) Harrison, Linda (the late John) Cibula-Griffith, Terri (Bob) Kevil, Michael (Elana), the late Peggy (Jay) Degnan, Eileen (Ken) Cibula-Curry, Joanne (Matt) Nora, Joseph, and Kitty (Bud) Vecchio, grandfather of Megan, the late George III, Maureen, Erin, Charlie, John, Tina, Brandon, Samantha, Kevin, Amy, Matthew, Kal, Kyle, Tiffany, Tim, Sean, Brian, Bradley, Anastasia, the late John Christopher, J.R., Robert, Tracy, Maggie, Jennifer, Christopher, Christina, Jake, Jake D., Peggy, Mary Grace, Mimi, Matthew, Paul, Molly, Mary Pat, George, Anthony, George V, great-grandfather of Jake, Luke, Lexie, Ross, Leo, Sean, Charlie, Grace, Hailey, Dylan, Willow, Rebecca, Addison, dear friend of Leo, uncle and friend of many. WWII Navy Veteran, fought in the Battle of Okinawa. All state football player for St. Mel High School and member of the Notre Dame championship football team, 1943. Graduate of Notre Dame University. Owner of Altman Corporation; commercial real estate broker for Darwin Realty and Draper and Kramer; pioneer in the photocopy industry in the 1950's; long time resident of Oak Park, IL, Oak Brook, IL, Coloma, MI, Naples, FL. Visitation Wednesday, May 27th from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 28th from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL. Funeral Mass Friday, May 29th, 10:00 a.m at Mary Queen of Heaven Church, 426 N. West Ave, Elmhurst, IL. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. John Berchmans, 2517 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago, IL 60647 or to Misericordia Heart of Mercy Village, 6300 N. Ridge Rd., Chicago, IL 60660 would be appreciated. Info 1-708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 26 to May 29, 2009.

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Linda Hickey

May 21, 2010

Mrs CIbula and family -
1-year anniversary and just know that when I think of Mr. C,(and I do think of him often) he does and will continue to always brings a smile to my face and warmth to my heart.
God Bless!
Linda Hickey

Favorite Tractor in Michigan

June 15, 2009

US Navy

June 15, 2009

Aurelie Shuleshko

June 12, 2009

Dear Mrs. Cibula, Paul, Terri, and all of the Cibula family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Cibula was such a charming, witty, and interesting gentleman. I know your hearts must be broken.
Please accept our condolences.
Aurelie and Paul Shuleshko

Frank Haley

June 11, 2009

Dear Cibula Family
Our deepest condolences for your loss.
George definitely left his mark on this world. He was a great man and left us with many fond memories.

Suzy Sullivan/Kennedy

June 7, 2009

Dear Cibula Family, I regret being unable to attend the services for your Father but my family told me about all the love shared, great memories and how proud you all are of your Dad and his many accomplishments. He will always be remembered in your smiling faces. With deep admiration for your loving family and blessings to you all.

62 Years of Marriage

Eileen Curry

June 2, 2009

Jerry Friedman

May 30, 2009

Sam, Linda and and Jackie and entire Family
Sam and Linda: I'm very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I did not know the man, but heard stories and appreciated them all:
You are in my thoughts and prayers Jerry Friedman

May 29, 2009

Dear Cibula family, our thoughts and prayers are with you, we are sorry for your loss.
Marge McHugh, Des Plaines, Il.
Faye Froehlich, Fort Myers Fl.

Marge McHugh

May 29, 2009

Dear Cibula family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May 29, 2009

Dear Linda and family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of
your father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
God Bless you all.
Julie Collins-Saltz
Eugene, Oregon

Vince and R Dimaggio

May 29, 2009

Dear Cibula family,our thoughts and prayers are with you,we are sorry for your loss.

The DiMaggio family

Cynthia De Cleene

May 29, 2009

Dear George, my sister Gerry told me you lost your dad and I wanted to send my prayers to you and your family. I know your dad's memory will live on through the hearts and souls of his children and grandchildren. Take good care of each other.

Mike Cullen

May 29, 2009

Dear Cibula Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the death of your father. My sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. Your father gave me my first job 30 years ago at Altman Corporation. He was a true gentleman and a heck of a salesman.

God Bless.

Maureen Donofrio

May 29, 2009

Dear Linda & entire Cibula family,
I'm thinking of you, your mom and family and praying for your dad's eternal peaceful rest. I love the photos you posted as they reflect his love of family and friends. Life is so different when your dad's not there, but along with the tears come lots of comforting memories and laughter that I know you and your family will share over time.
Maureen Donofrio

Heidi Brugh

May 29, 2009

To the whole Cibula Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your lost.
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Heidi Brugh

Mary Jo White

May 28, 2009

Cibula Clan- What a legacy Mr C left behind. He was always smiling and happy to see everyone. Linda, you were quite lucky to have him as long as you did! My love to yall

margaret beale-borgert

May 28, 2009

Dear Cibula Family:

I was very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Margaret Beale

Linda Springer

May 28, 2009

Dear Linda,
I happen to be out of town but Ron just told me of your father’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Linda Springer

Hep & Rosie

May 28, 2009

Harrisons and all Cibulas, you'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

George, Bob Flynn, Ray Ecker at the Clubhouse reliving memories!

May 28, 2009

being silly at the clubhouse!

May 28, 2009

Reminising at the Clubhouse! George, Bob Flyn, Ray Ecker

Kathy Flynn

May 28, 2009

One of our favorite memories

Ronald Barreca

May 28, 2009

Dear Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your father. My sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. He sounds like a very talented and accomplished man. He left behind a rich legacy by virtue of the wonderful family he had. His generation was, in my mind, one of the greatest American generations of all time.....soldiers, hard workers, straight talkers and family above all else.

Please express my condolences to the rest of your family.

Ron Barreca

Reminising at the Clubhouse; George, Bob and Ray

Kathy Flynn

May 28, 2009

TOM "GUSSY" DEROSA

May 28, 2009

TO ALL THE CIBULA FAMILY MEMBERS:
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO ALL. IT WAS A GREAT RIDE FOR DAD.

Kathy (Flynn) and Ray Urrea

May 28, 2009

Dear Cibula Family,
Ray and I are so sorry for your loss. Michigan just won't be the same without him. I loved seeing your dad after Church in Watervliet - always in good spirits and a smile on his face. He left quite a legacy and there is not one person I know that doesn't have a happy, funny and fond memory of "Mr Cibula"!! We will miss him terribly. My dad, Bob Flynn misses him terribly already. He will miss their special breakfasts and trips to the golf course and beach. So many memories - I'll never forget the great fun he brought to the Clubhouse....as a kid, those are memories forever in your mind.
Our prayers go out to all of you and please know your dad will never be fogotten.

Donna Filec-Smith

May 28, 2009

Kitty,
My prayers are with you and your family. I read it in the paper and remembered you from Trinity(1983).

May 28, 2009

George: So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was quite a man in so many ways and lived an exceptional life. Please express my sympathies to your entire family. Jim Gineris and family

Florence Owens

May 28, 2009

Dear Cibula Family,
My husband, Gene, had many good days working at Fox Lighting. You were so kind to me when he passed away and I've never forgotten that. Please accept my prayers and sympathies.

John Galvin

May 28, 2009

Mary Grace , Tim and Cibula Family our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Father, we will keep him in our prayers here in Ireland.
John & Mary Galvin
Oak Park/
Killorglin, Ireland

From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home Funeral Home

May 28, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Bill & Sharon Klein

May 27, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God keep you wrapped in his arms for comfort.
He was a great man who has lead a blessed life, and will be missed by many.

Bob & Laura Wawrzon

May 27, 2009

Our condolences. We are all better people for have knowing George!

The Kleins Family

May 27, 2009

To the Cibula Family:

Our deepest sympathies to all of George's families and friends! Met him once at Dad & Eileen's wedding! He's such a charming gentleman and he led a long blessing life with great children and wife. You all are in our thoughts during this difficult time. Love to you all XOXO

Sandra Tomasello

May 27, 2009

Sorry for your loss! Sandra, Anthony,Mark Matt, and Amy Tomasello

Rosie McHale

May 27, 2009

Dear Mary Grace and Kids,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. George was a great guy who will be sorely missed. So many of my Michigan memories include him and, of course, you kids. His smile and good nature lives on and is evident in each of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Tom & Jeanne O'Shea Sr.

May 27, 2009

Our condolences. A very special guy.

Angela Tillery

May 27, 2009

Dear Linda and family,
May God bless you with comfort during this difficult time. I am so glad to have met your dad. The love and pride for his family
was apparent in his eyes.
Stay strong knowing that your dad is in a wonderful place that we can only dream of.

Angela Tillery and family
Naples Fl

May 27, 2009

Dear Linda and family,
May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time. It was a pleasure getting to know your dad. The love and pride for his family was apparent in his eyes. Stay strong, he's in a wonderful place that we can only dream of.

Angela Tillery and family
Naples, Fl

Beth Dolack

May 27, 2009

Dearest Cibula Family,
My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Although I never personally met your Dad/Grandpa, I feel I know him through his children and grandchildren. All I know is that he was an extraordinary man with a love and zeal for life, faith, family, and friends!!! This is so clearly demonstrated through Kitty, Pat, Mary Grace, Teri, Sean, George and Anthony. May your faith and love bring comfort to you during these difficult times. Be assured of my prayers for all of you.
With love,

Kathleen & Tim O'Connell

May 27, 2009

The Cibula Clan:
Today there are no words that either of us can give you that will ease your loss Through the many stories you will share with each other I hope they will help give you comfort and strength to endure this loss. Your dad as I knew him was a kind, gentle soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lizzie "Bachner" Lefler

May 27, 2009

My condolences go out to the whole Cibula family. I hope it is somehow comforting to know that he touched so many lives during his days and now many share with you the saddness of his passing. It is a fact he made his mark on this world, not only by all the wonderful genes he leaves behind but also by the achievments and memories he made while he was here. I know he made me smile with his one and only clown dance. I am sorry I can not be there but I shall keep everyone in my prayers. I send my deepest sympathy and love to all!

Carol Kaiser-Milan

May 27, 2009

To my beautiful cousins and dear Aunt Mary Grace, What a joy it has been spending time with Uncle George and the gang. He made us laugh (a lot) and those smilin' Slovak eyes will forever be in my memory. You are all in my prayers and I know that Uncle George is in God's loving arms and is reunited with Peggy, and all our family members who went before him. We are truly blessed to be a part of this extended family.

May 27, 2009

The Family of Love

May 27, 2009

Most of the Family of Love

May 27, 2009

Kris Swanson

May 27, 2009

The Cibula Family:
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to all the Cibula family. It has been my privilege to know George Sr. and George Jr. for many years. I cherish the warmth and advice given to me by George Sr when we worked together.

Robby, Kathy, Tyler & Carly Rice

May 27, 2009

To all of the Cibula Family,

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of such a great man! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

John and Ann Kavanagh

May 27, 2009

To Sam, Jackie and all the Cibulas

Please accept our condolences on the passing of Mr. Cibula. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Casey Molony-Early

May 27, 2009

To the Cibula Family:
Our deepest sympathies to you all in this time of loss. You are in our prayers.
The Molony Family

Susan Loach

May 27, 2009

My Sincere Sympathy to the entire Cibula Family. May you all find comfort with all your wonderful memories. Your Father was indeed a very special Man and was loved by many .
" When someone you love becomes a Memory, the Memory becomes a Treasure."
God Speed

May 26, 2009

Dear Mrs.Cibula
It is with our Deepest Sympathy on the loss
of your husband. May God guide you and hold
you through these most difficult days. Our prayers are with you.

Frank Elizabeth Bloom &Family

dec. 3 2008

Hailey Brandon Lisa Flores-Hemstreet

May 26, 2009

Having dinner at grandpa n grandma's house, you will be greatly missed but remembered always! with our sympathy and love to the Cibula's

Linda Sczubleski Johns

May 26, 2009

Dear George Jr and entire Cibula Family:
I worked with both George's back in the day at Draper and Kramer and you Dad was Ray of Sunshine and Joy to have known, always offering his advice and just a wonderful and endearing gentlemen. Sharing your Sorrow, With Deepest Sympathy, Wish I could make the services.

Kevin and Tina Ward

May 26, 2009

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Vicki Pandolfo

May 26, 2009

Dear Linda and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Sincerely, The Pandolfo Family-Vicki, Chris, Dominic and Lizzy

Mary Barrett

May 26, 2009

Eileen, Teri, and Families,

What a wonderful life your dad experienced. You and your brothers and sisters were very fortunate to have him in your lives for such a long time. Will be thinking of all of you.

Mary Barrett
Trinity High School

The Prestas

May 26, 2009

Our heartfelt sympathy to the Cibula Family. May God bless all of you and help you through your grief over the loss of your loved one.

Bill Sullivan

May 26, 2009

I want to send my heart felt condolences to your family at this very difficult time. We are keeping you all in are prayers

Nancy Murphy

May 26, 2009

My deepest sympathies for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you, and may your memories bring you comfort.

pat beale

May 26, 2009

Your family has the faith, love, courage and strength to endure yet another loss. God Bless you all and know that my prayers are with you all.

Cindi Singraber

May 26, 2009

To Our Cibula Family:
We all share in your loss today...and we also share such Wonderful Memories with all of you. We will all miss Mr. C, he will always be remembered with Great Love and Affection... What a Wonderful Life he had and gave to so many! You are in our thoughts, prayers and our hearts.
Love Always, Bob, Cindi, Robert and Erin Singraber

May 26, 2009

May 26, 2009

My condolences to the family of Mr. Cibula. Knowing this family, it is a remarkable tribute and legacy that George Sr. leaves behind. He is in god's hands now...a better place. May the Lord watch over and bless this amazing family.
Jim Williams

Marilyn Mangione (Sciaraffa)

May 26, 2009

Dear Linda (and Family):
I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Unfortunately I know what it's like losing a Father. However, time does heal and I truly believe they are in a "Better Place". My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Marilyn

Penny Sulka

May 26, 2009

My love and prayers go out to you all. I am so sad for you. I am with you all in my heart and stand beside you thru these days to come. My deepest condolences.

Dave Mammoser

May 26, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers to the Cibula Family from The Mammoser Family - the late John & Mary, John Jr., Will, Dave, Thom, Steve, Jim and Charlie.

God Bless at this time of sorow and loss!

Frank Morelli

May 26, 2009

My deepest condolences for your loss. Losing a parent is one of life's most trying times. I'm sorry I can't make the service so I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Florence Owens

May 26, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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