Xavier Thomas Gabbard

Xavier Thomas Gabbard, six month old infant son of Matthew James and Elizabeth Marie Gabbard of rural Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed on to eternal life March 4, 2009 at Children's Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 Monday, March 9, 2009 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll with Father Charles McGuire of St. Hughes Catholic Church, Milwaukee, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, followed by a luncheon at the Naaman Diehl Hall, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009 at the Funeral Home followed by a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been established in Xavier's name.
Xavier was born August 31, 2008 at Bettendorf, Iowa. From the beginning of his life he has had to overcome many challenges. Xavier was courageous and loving. His family has been blessed by his presence in their lives, Mom and Dad; brothers, Alexander Joseph and Zachary Matthew; and his sister, Hannah Marie. Xavier's journey has also touched many other lives, including a very loving extended family of Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins; and doctors, nurses and caregivers.