Obituary: Maryann F. Gaspers

The longtime Wilmette resident passed away at 89-years-old.

October 10, 1923 - November 28, 2012 Maryann Gaspers died Nov. 28 at Maryhaven Home at the age of 89. She was a longtime Wilmette resident and a member of St. Joseph Parish who lovingly cared for the church gardens. A graduate of Northwestern University whose profession was a dental hygienist. Maryann is survived by her sister, Margaret and many loving nieces, nephews great-nieces and great nephews. A memorial visitation will be held, Thursday, Dec. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1747 Lake Ave., Wilmette with a Funeral Mass following at 11:00 a.m. Memorials in her name may be made to St. Joseph Parish. For info: Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home 847-251-8200. www.wmscottfuneralhome.com Editor's Note: This obituary …

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Obituary: Isabel Donahoe Buckley

This Wilmette resident passed away at 100-years-old.

December 30, 1911 - September 3, 2012 Isabel Donahoe Buckley, 100, of Wilmette, passed away on September 3, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Cornelius V. Buckley; loving mother of Mary Pat Buckley (J. Russell Johnson); cherished grandmother of Neil P. Johnson; dear sister of the late William J. (the late Imo) Donahoe, the late Agnes E. Donahoe and the late Edward L. Donahoe; fond aunt of Patricia Donahoe and James (Debbie) Donahoe; great aunt of Shawn Donahoe. Memorial Visitation, Friday, September 7, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Funeral, Saturday, September 8, 9:30 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, to St. Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Avenue, Wilmette. Mass 10:00 a.m. In lieu of …

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A Walk Through North Shore History

This week's Patch Portraits also features a Northbrook educator's farewell.

This week's Patch Portraits also features a Northbrook educator's farewell. Dozens of area residents braved the gloomy weather Saturday morning to learn a bit about the people buried in St. Joseph Cemetery. The cemetery was built in 1843 and is the third oldest Catholic cemetery in the Chicago area. The Wilmette Historical Museum has spent the better part of the last year researching those laid to rest in the cemetery, many of whom were instrumental in the early days of Grosse Point, which would later become part of Wilmette.  The event Saturday was the culmination of the last year's efforts.   "We think there are about a thousand people buried here in the cemetery," stated Rachel Kuhn, Programs and Publicity Coordinator for the Historical…

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