Loretta H. Kirby, age 87, of Plainfield, formerly of North Riverside. Loving mother of James N. (Kathy) Kirby and Susan J. (Dan) Niccolai. Devoted grandmother of Christine and Jessica Kirby, and Andrew and Kimberly Niccolai. Dear sister of June Pyskacek. Cherished aunt of Peter and Naya Pyskacek. Loretta was a devoted employee of Hines VA Hospital for many years as an occupational therapist. Visitation 9am until time of funeral service 11am Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75^th St., Downers Grove. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Lung Association at lung.org or Rainbow Hospice at rainbowhospice.org appreciated. For Info: (630) 964-6500