Maureen E. Gockman, 65, of Huntley, died on March 8, 2021.
Maureen was born in Chicago on July 29, 1955 to parents Dave and Dorothy (nee Casey) Brosnan. While working as a secretary, Maureen caught the eye of Edward C. Gockman and the two married on September 10, 1989. Maureen and Edward loved to spend time together and enjoyed going out to dinner. She was a devoted mother to Edward D Gockman and would do anything for him. She was kind-hearted and sweet, with a beautiful personality. She loved to garden and travel. She was immensely proud of her Irish heritage and loved to visit her family’s home in Castleisland, Ireland. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Maureen is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, Edward C. Gockman, her son, Edward D. Gockman, her large, loving family in Ireland and Minnesota, and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Dorothy Brosnan, and her beloved dog, Lucy.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 18, 2021, from 10 a.m. to time of service 11 a.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Maureen’s service will be streamed live on the DeFiore Funeral Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/defiorefuneral/
Inurnment will be private at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772
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ED & Eddie - so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear wife & mother. So very young and way too soon. We will all miss her so much! May she Rest In Peace with Our Blessed Savior!
We are so sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed Maureens visit to Ireland two years ago. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
So very sorry for your loss! It’s so hard to believe. She was like a sister to me growing up. She will be very missed.
Dear Ed and Eddie - I am saddened to hear of this and sorry for your loss. Maureen was a wonderful person, friend, neighbor. I will always remember her kindness and tender heart. She often spoke of her love for you both. I will truly miss her this side of Heaven. Praying for comfort and loving support in the days ahead...
Maureen was one of sweetest persons I knew and will be greatly missed. She loved her family. Jim and cousin Karen
Ed ad Eddie, I am so sorry for your loss. Maureen was very special since we were kids. We will all miss her very much.
Deepest sympathies to Ed and Eddie on the passing of your beloved Maureen. She left a lasting impression on all her relatives in Kerry with her visits here. May she rest in peace.
Ed and Eddie, I am so sorry. Maureen was a great friend and her smile which never changed since we were 6 years old, lit up the room. She will be forever in my heart.
Our sincere condolences to Ed and Eddie on the sudden loss of our beautiful cousin Maureen. Lovely memories of her visits to Ireland down through the years. Rest in Peace Maureen. Cousin Davy.
Dear Ed and Eddie. We will miss Maureen so very much and she is in our thoughts and our hearts forever. We will be here always for you as life-long friends.
So sorry to hear of Maureen’s untimely passing sincere sympathy from the Brosnan’s Tullig Castleisland