Storey Family Tree - Person Sheet
Storey Family Tree - Person Sheet
NameWinfred John Gillis 
, G420, 5983, M
, G420, 5983, MBirth Date8 Sep 1925
Death Date2 Feb 2022 Age: 96
Misc. Notes
Obituary
Winfred “Win” John Gillis, 96, of Chicago, passed away on February 2, 2022. He was the beloved husband of 75 years of Veronica; loving father of John (Cynthia) Gillis, Paul (Sheila) Gillis, Marilyn (Rudy) Lading, Linda Ryan, Robert (Melissa) Gillis; proud grandfather and great grandfather of many. Win was a United States Veteran and served as a Quartermaster in the Pacific during World War II. He owned Gillis grocery in Lakeview for decades while raising his family in Chicago. Win loved his family, travel, golfing, fishing, and the Green Bay Packers. The Funeral will be held on Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Live stream at Go to www.spc‐church.org and click the live stream button on the home page //c/StPauloftheCrossChurch. Interment private. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Winfred "Win", please visit our floral store.
Winfred “Win” John Gillis, 96, of Chicago, passed away on February 2, 2022. He was the beloved husband of 75 years of Veronica; loving father of John (Cynthia) Gillis, Paul (Sheila) Gillis, Marilyn (Rudy) Lading, Linda Ryan, Robert (Melissa) Gillis; proud grandfather and great grandfather of many. Win was a United States Veteran and served as a Quartermaster in the Pacific during World War II. He owned Gillis grocery in Lakeview for decades while raising his family in Chicago. Win loved his family, travel, golfing, fishing, and the Green Bay Packers. The Funeral will be held on Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Live stream at Go to www.spc‐church.org and click the live stream button on the home page //c/StPauloftheCrossChurch. Interment private. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Winfred "Win", please visit our floral store.
Spouses
1Veronica Jane Marinko , M652, 3356, F
, M652, 3356, FBirth Date31 Oct 1926
Death Date18 Apr 2024 Age: 97
FatherPaul Marinko , 3156, M (1902-1947)
MotherGizella Boynansky , 3157, F
Misc. Notes
Veronica Gillis Obituary
Veronica J. Gillis, nee Marinko. Age 97 of Park Ridge, formerly of Andersonville. Beloved wife for 75 years of the late Winfred "Win". Loving mother of John (Cynthia), Paul (Sheila), Marilyn (Rudy) Lading, Linda Ryan and Robert (Melissa). Proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Veronica and her late husband owned Gillis Grocery in Lakeview for decades while raising their family in Chicago. She was an active member of St. Gregory the Great Parish in Chicago, enjoyed gambling, the Cubs, being a Girl Scout leader, crafts and her family. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 10 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Church, 140 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Entombment to follow in Maryhill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to support the Lung Cancer Research Fund at Rush University Medical Center. Please send memorial checks, made out to "Rush University Medical Center" to Rush Office of Philanthropy, 28057 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1280 or visit https://rushgiving.com/lungcancertribute or Misericordia/Heart of Mercy Center, https://www.misericordia.com/giving/donate-online/.
Services
FUNERAL MASS
Wednesday
April 24, 2024
10:00 AM
St. Paul of the Cross Church
140 South Northwest Hwy.
Park Ridge, IL 60068
ENTOMBMENT
Wednesday
April 24, 2024
11:30 AM
MARYHILL CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM
8600 N MILWAUKEE AVE
NILES, IL 60714-1946
Veronica J. Gillis, nee Marinko. Age 97 of Park Ridge, formerly of Andersonville. Beloved wife for 75 years of the late Winfred "Win". Loving mother of John (Cynthia), Paul (Sheila), Marilyn (Rudy) Lading, Linda Ryan and Robert (Melissa). Proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Veronica and her late husband owned Gillis Grocery in Lakeview for decades while raising their family in Chicago. She was an active member of St. Gregory the Great Parish in Chicago, enjoyed gambling, the Cubs, being a Girl Scout leader, crafts and her family. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 10 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Church, 140 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Entombment to follow in Maryhill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to support the Lung Cancer Research Fund at Rush University Medical Center. Please send memorial checks, made out to "Rush University Medical Center" to Rush Office of Philanthropy, 28057 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1280 or visit https://rushgiving.com/lungcancertribute or Misericordia/Heart of Mercy Center, https://www.misericordia.com/giving/donate-online/.
Services
FUNERAL MASS
Wednesday
April 24, 2024
10:00 AM
St. Paul of the Cross Church
140 South Northwest Hwy.
Park Ridge, IL 60068
ENTOMBMENT
Wednesday
April 24, 2024
11:30 AM
MARYHILL CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM
8600 N MILWAUKEE AVE
NILES, IL 60714-1946
ChildrenJohn Winfred , 5992, M (1947-)
Paul Frank , 5993, M (1950-)
Marilyn Anne , 5994, F (1954-2021)
Linda Carol , 5995, F (1961-)
Robert Steven , 5996, M (1967-)