Veronica J. (nee Marinko) Gillis

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/.