Arthur "Art" John Giffen

Arthur (Art) John Giffen, 41-years-old, died on Monday, December 18, 2017, at his family home in Bourbonnais Illinois. After his valiant fight with Metastatic Lung Cancer, Art’s battle began in April of 2017. His strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried him through 8 more months of grueling Chemotherapy. Art was born December 30, 1975 in Blue Island to John and Victoria Giffen. He worked as an Assistant Manager at Walmart in Kankakee where he was known for his strong work ethics and kind heart. The Walmart team became family to Art, and many supported him through his difficult journey with Cancer. Art was preceded in death by John Giffen and Victoria Damia survived by his beloved children Joanna, Samantha, Ayden, Arthur, Lexi and Andi, incredible grandchildren Jaxon and Ezra, former wife Natalie Giffen-Leriger, brother Johnny Schmidt, and many of his friends including his close friends Brian Leriger and Tim and Cathy Keown. A wake will begin at 10 a.m. with the funeral Mass at 11 a.m. presided by Fr. Dan Belanger at St. George Catholic Church, 5250 E 5000N RD, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, on Thursday, December 28, 2017.