Eileen Rose Gillespie Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Eileen Rose Gillespie of Wilmette, Illinois, whose life came to an end on May 26, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eileen Rose Gillespie to show support.
As we bid Eileen Rose farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Eileen Rose is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her nephew William Cook (Ellen); her parents, William Gillespie and Rose Gillespie; and her siblings, Reverend William J. Gillespie and Elizabeth Lolita Cook.
She is survived by: her nephews, Vincent Cook (Kathy) and Charles Cook (Peggy); her niece Mary Eileen Meeker (Richard); and her sibling C. M..
Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Saints Faith, Hope & Charity Church (191 Linden St, Winnetka, IL 60093). A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to;Loyola Academy (https://www.givecampus.com).
