Eva R. Brennan aka Lola (née Garing), age 82, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025 after bravely battling Bulbar onset ALS for the last 5 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas D. Brennan; loving mother of Thomas P. (Teresa), the late Richard (Cynthia), and Christine (Jason) Astudillo; cherished Lola of Andrew, Claire, and Jocelyn Astudillo, Colin and Natalie Brennan and anyone who she encountered; dear daughter of the late Rustico and Ysabel Raymundo; treasured sister, aunt, and friend to many.
Eva will be remembered for being a Dedicated ICU nurse, her cross stitch masterpieces, and a devoted gardener that nurtured an array of plants and flowers. She was a strong, independent woman that had a smile that lit up the room. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends and anyone that knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to JourneyCare Hospice The Addus Hope Foundation at https://journeycare.org/donate/.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 14 from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. A second visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 15 from 10:30 am - 11 am with a prayer service to start at 11 am at Drake and Son Funeral Home.
Fond memories of Eva may be expressed at www.drakeandsonfuneralhome.com
