Thelma Giacone Obituary

Giacone, Thelma "Jean" (nee Gibson) Passed into eternity on August 3, 2018. Born October 22, 1937 in Gleason, TN. Preceeded in death by her parents, Woodrow Gibson and Maxine Gallimore Featherstone; sister, Brenda Simmelink; husband, Tally Giacone, and son, Bruce Klopfstein. Jean was a creative whirlwind and loved to sew, craft, paint and create. She was a strong fighter, battling and beating two cancers and living fully in spite of rheumatoid arthritis. She succumbed to the ravages of COPD after many years of struggling. She is survived by daughter, Mitzi (Wayne) Blanchard; grandchildren, Jesse Blanchard, Katie Blanchard and Kaila Klopfstein; very special companion, Alvin Mullard; numerous nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends. Visitation Monday, August 6th, from 2:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 5:30 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations to the COPD Foundation or your favorite charity would be appreciated. Info., 773-736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com.