"G" Surnames-Illinois Obit Extractions
GABBEI Ronald E
NOTICE: 1/2/1998
survived by; wife, Jeanine (May) Gabbei; parents, Roger & Dorothy; sisters, Diane S
(Ray) Glenham & Gail G (Joseph) Thalhammer; brother, Richard R (Annemarie);
mother-in-law, Dorothy May; brothers-in-law, Lawrence (Carol) & Bob (Jeanne)
May; sister-in-law, Susan (Bruce) Finger; extended family
Smith-Corcoran FH, Palatine IL
First United Methodist Church, Arlington Hts IL
private burial
source; Chic.Sun Times, Chicago IL
GADZINSKAS Jonas
NOTICE: 1/2/1998
preceded by; wife, Ona (Giedra)
survived by; sons, Waldemar (Shirley) Gadzinskas & Sigmund (Marylou) Gadin; daughter, Eleanor
(Allan) Corriere; 5 grandchildren; 3 gr-grandchildren
Robert J Sheehy & Sons FH, Burbank IL
burial; Luthuanian National Cemetery
source; Chic.Sun Times, Chicago IL
GALATTE Florence L
NOTICE: 11/16/1997
age 69
preceded by; husband, Nicholas; children, Nicolette (Lawrence) Vaillancourt & Barbara
(Dugan) Henderson; brother, Arthur (Noreen) Petersen; grandchildren, Dylan, Candace &
Taze
Olson FH, Chicago IL
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GALIN Ann (Machulis)
NOTICE: 11/16/1997
survived by; husband, Leo L; son, Charles (Dee); brother, Joseph Machulis; sister-in-laws,
Christine Schmidt & Violet (John) Neu
Colonial-Wojciechowski FH
private burial
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GALKA Lydia H (Angermuller)
NOTICE: 1/13/1998
survived by; husband, Robert; son, Steven; siblings, Manfried Angermuller & family,
Erika Kapinos & family & Heinz Gunther Angermuller & family
Skaja Terrace FH, Niles IL
St John Lutheran Church, Niles IL
burial; St Lucas Cemetery
source; Chic.Sun Times, Chicago IL
GALLAGHER John J
NOTICE: 1/13/1998
former C.P.D. / WWII vet
preceded by; wife, Katherine (McMullan) Gallagher; daughter, Patricia
survived by; child, Ninon; brother, William (Antoinette) Gallagher; extended family
Andrew J McGann & Son FH
St Thomas More Church
burial; St Mary Cemetery
source; Chic.Sun Times, Chicago IL
GANKA Frank T "Musty"
no dates/published 7/19/2006
preceded by; wife, Adele; daughter, Donna Ganka
survived by; son, Thomas; daughters, Sharon Bahena & Rosalyn (Anthony) Fagiano;
grandchildren, Frank, Brianna, Christopher, David, Tony & Steven; gr-grandchildren,
Eddie & Makenna Rae
Rago Bros. FH, Norridge IL
burial; St Adalbert Cemetery, Niles IL
source; Chicago Sun Times, Chicago IL
GANZER Edward W Sr
Northlake IL
age 70
d. Oct 29 1997 Northlake IL
survived by; wife, Irene (Domanski); son, Edward Jr (Diane); daughter, Kathleen
(Stephen); grandchildren, Stephanie & Cecelia; brother, Robert, Nicholas (Linda),
August (Carol) & William (Jean); sister, Veronica (William) Watson
St Peter the Apostle Church, Itasca IL
Oaks FH, Itasca IL
private burial
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GAPPERT Gary
NOTICE: 11/16/1997
age 58 Akron OH
d. Nov 8 1997
survived by; wife, Mary Ellen Leslie; sons, Gavin & Griffin Gappert; brother, William
Rehwaldt Gappert
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GARBACZ Stanley J
NOTICE: 1/13/1998
US Army WWII
preceded by; sister-in-law, Dolores
survived by; wife, Bernice Stempora Garbacz; children, George (Marge), William, Susan
(Gary) Bogo & Maryann (Mark) Debiase; 8 grandchildren; sister, Stephanie (Walter)
LaToucha; brother-in-law, Stanley, Casey (Lu), Eugene (Maryann), George & Rev Dan
Stempora
Five Holy Martyrs Church
Fortuna Bros. FH
burial; Resurrection Cemetery
source; Chic.Sun Times, Chicago IL
GARVIN Lucille (Dolan)
NOTICE: 11/16/1997 - Berwyn IL
age 68
preceded by; husband, John T; brother, Robert Dolan
survived by; children, Denise (Larry) Martinec, Cynthia Baltz, Karen (Richard) Gentry, Laura
(John) Boehmer, Deborah & Michael; siblings, Mary Jane (Bill) Beckman, Larry (Loretta) &
Peter (Virginia); sister-in-law, Eleanor Dolan; 12 grandchildren; extended family
Kopickis Heritage FH, Arlington Hts IL
St Leonard Church
burial; Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside IL
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GEARY E. Timothy
age 55
d. 7/16/2006
preceded by; parents, Edward T & Katherine
survived by; wife, Karen (Wilson); daughters, Nora, Caitlin & Allison Geary; brothers,
Thomas (Anne) & Stephen (Heather); sister, Anne Geary; extended family
St Thomas the Apostle Church
Donnellan FH
private burial
source; Chicago Sun Times, Chicago IL
GEBHARDT Norman R
Pekin IL
age 79
b. 719/1927 Pekin IL
m. 5/8/1948 Pekin IL
d. 11/2/2006 Pekin IL
US Army WWII
preceded by; parents, Andrew & Mary (Jackson); brothers, Donald, Maurice & Col.
Gene; sister, Catherine Scales
survived by; wife, Imogene (Cremeens); son, Rick (Becky); daughter, Andrea (Gary)
Tinervin; grandchildren, Craig & Capt. Brandon Gebhardt, Leslie (Tony) Taylor,
Clayton Tinervin, Daniel Lutz & Jill Milam; 8 gr-grandchildren; sister, Mildred
(Frank) Neulinger
Henderson FH, Pekin IL
cremation/cremains burial; Lakeview Cemetery, Pekin IL
source; unknown paper
GEIS Anne F
age 91
d. 3/17/2002
preceded by; husband, George; sister, Grace Krajicek
survived by; daughter, Grace (James) Srbeny; son, George (Penny); grandchildren,
Joanne (Gregory) Kuzmicki, Jennifer (James) Schoell, George (Laurel), Terri &
Annie Geis; gr-grandchildren, Gregory, Kevin, Tyler, Samantha & Audrey; sisters,
Libby Roh, Mary Stava & Blanche Bersch; extended family
no FH or cemetery listed
source; Chicago Trib, Chicago IL
GENIUSZ Norbert J
NOTICE: 11/16/1997 - Arlington Hts IL
age 73
preceded by; son, James
survived by; wife, Arley (Pigg) Geniusz; daughters, Joanne Kruger & Linda (Thomas) Bulk;
grandchildren, Linda Kruger, Alex & Celina Bulk; siblings, Albina Jean (John)
Ivaska, Virginia (Peter) Totaro & Mildred (Joseph) DeCroocq; extended family
Lauterburg & Oehler FH, Arlington Hts IL
St Raymond Catholic Church
burial; All Saints Cemetery, DesPlaines IL
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GERKE Albert C
NOTICE: 11/16/1997
preceded by; wife, Marie Halfpenny Gerke
survived by; children, Lorraine (Mike) Svendsen, Carol (Jarvis) Howell, Diane (Lee) Smiley,
Sharon Kahill, Donna (Gordon) Gonnuscio, Richard (Lora) & Kurt (Sharon) Gerke; 13
13 grandchildren; 13 gr-grandchildren
Northlake FH, Northlake IL
St John Vianney Church
entombment; Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, Hillside IL
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GIAMALVA Gene
no dates/published 4/7/2002
preceded by; father, Nick
survived by; daughters, Linda Garner & Laura Giamalva; mother, Rose; sister, Rosalie
Vaci; extended family
Lack & Sons FH, Hickory Hills IL
burial; St Mary Cemetery
source; Chicago Trib, Chicago IL
GIBBONS Patrick M
NOTICE: 11/16/1997 - Hinsdale IL
preceded by; brother, Timothy
survived by; wife, Mary Kay Fitzgerald Gibbons; son, Kevin; siblings, Jack (Gerri), Marion
(James) Mortell, Tom (Nancy); sister-in-law, Kay Gibbons; extended family
Elliston FH, Hinsdale IL
St Isaac Jogues Church, Hinsdale IL
burial; Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GIERSCH Roy M Jr
NOTICE: 1/2/1998
survived by; wife, Dorothy (Pasterski); sons, Steven (Laurene) & Gregg (Karen); daughters,
Michelle (John) Jankowski & Laura Beth; grandchildren, Amanda, Brittani & Courtni;
mother-in-law, Harriet Pasterski; brother-in-law, James (Loretta) Pasterski; extended family
Kolbus FH
Our Lady Mother of the Church
burial; Maryhill Cemetery
source; Chic.Sun Times, Chicago IL
GIERSCH Valerie S (Czeblinski)
no dates/published 4/7/2002
preceded by; husband, Frank; brother, Chester; brother-in-law, Louis Stasiak
survived by; daughters, Frances (Robert) Kurcz & Antoinette (Fred) Aniolowski;
sons, Dennis (Karen) & Frank (Heidi); grandchildren, Nicole Marie & Matthew
Aniolowski, Alexander & Holly Giersch; brothers, William & Mitchell (Faye);
sister, Regina Stasiak; extended family
St Hedwig Church, Chicago IL
Casey-Laskowski & Sons FH, Chicago IL
private burial
source; Chicago Trib, Chicago IL
GILIO Elizabeth L (Arcari)
NOTICE: 11/1/1997
age 71
preceded by; husband, Edward J; brother-in-law, Dean Casella; brother, Don Arcari
survived by; sons, Gerald (Myra) & Jack (Stephanie) Gilio; daughter, Therese
Mollerdino; grandchildren, Lisa, Michael, Lisa, Kristina, Maria, Mike, Rachel & Alex;
gr-grandchild, Caitlin; sister, Mary Casella; sister-in-law, Mildred Ardito Suero;
extended family
St Mary Church, Buffalo Grove IL
Grove Memorial Chapel, Buffalo Grove IL
burial; St Joseph Cemetery, River Grove IL
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GLEICH Verna Marie (Morris)
Pekin IL
age 87
b. 11/6/1918 Tremont IL
m. 8/11/1949 Pekin IL
d. 2/16/2006 Pawnee IL
1st Lt. US Army Nurse WWII
preceded by; parents, Arch & Mamie (Grubb); husband, Melvin (11/11/1989)
survived by; son, Kirk (Cyndi); daughter, Carol Williamson; grandchildren, Ryne
& Gordynn Gleich; brother, Donald (Helen); sister, Mildred Johns
Noel-Henderson FH, Pekin IL
burial; Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin IL
source; unknown paper
GLOGOWSKI Brian W
NOTICE: 1/13/1998
parents; (late) Walter & Helen Sosnowski Glogowski
survived by; sisters, Constance (Richard) Bienias & Roberta; extended family
Modell FH (Homer Twp)
St Mary Church, Mokena IL
burial; Resurrection Cemetery
source; Chic.Sun Times, Chicago IL
GNILKA Dorothy Marianne
NOTICE: 11/16/1997
preceded by; father, Alphonse Gnilka
survived by; mother, Gudrun Gnilka; sister, Susan (David) Panovich; brothers, Christoph
(Christine), Andrew (Sharon) & Martin; extended family
Sacred Heart Church, Chicago IL
Cremation Society of IL
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GOEDECKER Robert L
no dates/published 4/7/2002
preceded by; son, Craig
survived by; wife, Violet; daughters, Diana (Larry) Cristy & Terri (Bill) Perkins;
grandchildren, Erik & Donald Krauch
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Glenview IL
Simkins FH, Morton Grove IL
private burial
source; Chicago Trib, Chicago IL
GOLDBERG Harvey S
NOTICE: 1/2/1998
preceded by; wives, Joan & Joann
survived by; son, Mark (Peggy); daughters, Jane DuBets & Carla (Harvey) Mathews;
grandchildren, Wendy & Karen Goldberg; sister,
Marcia (Jacob) Weinberg; brother, Melvin (Lillian)
Piser FH
burial; Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago IL
source; Chic.Sun Times, Chicago IL
GOLDSAND Ruth (Arkin)
age 89
no dates/published 4/7/2002
preceded by; husband, Albert L; gr-grandson, Ryan Hall
survived by; son, Stuart (Paula); daughters, Fern J Shaffer & Betty (Walter)
Durso; grandchildren, Teri (Brooks) Hall, Lisa (Jeff) Deldin, Jamie (Jim)
Sullivan, Jeffrey (Liz), Stacy & Samuel Shaffer, Jennifer (Jeff) Friday,
Jodi & Abigail Durso; gr-grandchildren, Leighann Hall, Max & Lily Shaffer,
Hailey Friday & Zachary Deldin
Weinstein Family Svcs, Wilmette IL
burial; Shalom Memorial Pk, Arlington Hts IL
source; Chicago Trib, Chicago IL
GOLDSTEIN Morris "Sonny"
NOTICE: 1/13/1998
preceded by; sister, Esther Engel; brother-in-law,
Marvin London
survived by; wife, Shirley London Goldstein; daughters, Trudy & Andrea Goldstein; sister, Irene
Goldstein; brother-in-law, Abe Engel; sister-in-law, Arlene London; extended family
Weinstein Family FH, Wilmette IL
burial; Westlawn Cemetery
source; Chic.Sun Times, Chicago IL
GOLDSTEIN Serene "Sookie" (Sachar)
NOTICE: 1/13/1998
survived by; husband, Bob; son, Andrew (Lori); daughter, Lauren Goldstein; grandchildren,
Samantha & Rachel Joy Goldstein; sister, Merle (Howard) Salzman; extended family
Weinstein Family FH, Wilmette IL
burial; Westlawn Cemetery, Norridge IL
source; Chic.Sun Times, Chicago IL
GOLUMB MaryAnn
NOTICE: 11/16/1997
preceded by; husband, Joseph
survived by; daughter, Mary (Paul) Bareis-Golumb; grandchildren, Lucas & Anica; brothers,
Leonard Zablocki & Norbert (Marilyn) Zablocki; extended family
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church
Petzko-Muzyka FH
burial; St Adalbert Cemetery, Niles IL
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GOODMAN George A
Pekin IL
age 73
b. 11/13/1933 Spring Lk Twp, Tazewell Co IL
d. 1/10/2006 Pekin IL
preceded by; parents, George & Zella (Sherman); sisters, Joann Vogel & Joyce Landis;
granddaughter, Kara Goodman; stepbrother, Raymond Emery
survived by; sons, Glenn (Charlene), James (Lora) & Kerry Goodman; 5 grandchildren;
2 gr-grandchildren
Noel-Henderson FH, Pekin IL
burial; Lakeview Cemetery, Pekin IL
source; unknown paper
GOODWIN Rachael (Duesing)
no dates/published 4/7/2002
survived by; husband, Stanley E; son, Richard (Lucrecia); daughter, Suzanne (Peter)
Goff; grandchildren, Shelley (Chris) Irwin, Sara (David) Gleason & Stefanie Goodwin;
sisters, Ruth, Hilma & Elsie
St Peter Lutheran Church, Arlington Hts IL
Glueckert FH, Arlington Hts IL
source; Chicago Trib, Chicago IL
GORDON John R
age 81
Evanston IL
d. 4/6/1999 Evanston IL
US Navy WWII
St Joseph Catholic Church, Richmond IL
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GOZADINOS George
age 83
(formerly from Athens Greece)
no dates/published 4/7/2002
survived by; wife, Niki (Voornas); step-children, Demetrios (Nydia) Betinis,
Giovanna (Joseph) Olivas & Markos Betinis; grandchildren, Nicoletta &
Markos Ruane & Andrea Betinis; brother-in-law, Dr Perry (Sophie) Voornas
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago IL
Nicholas M Pishos, Fun. Dir.
burial; Elmwood Cemetery
source; Chicago Trib, Chicago IL
GRALAK Elizabeth C (Sutter)
no dates/published 7/19/2006
preceded by; husband, John; brothers, Francis & Raymond Sutter; sister, Rosalie;
brothers-in-law, White Bahm & Steve Zybak
survived by; son, Robert (Lynn) Suriano; grandchildren, Lisa & Bobby (Cassi); gr-
granddaughter, Alyssa; sisters, Veronica Bahm, Lucille Zybak & Annamay (Gene) Johnson;
sisters-in-law, Freda & Elaine Sutter; extended family
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
Pomierski & Son FH
burial; St Mary Cemetery
source; Chicago Sun Times, Chicago IL
GREENE Leola
Peoria IL
age 94
b. 1/4/1912 Pekin IL
m. 4/8/1931
d. 11/4/2006
preceded by; parents, Leon & Leontine (Dourlain) Quenon; son, Kenneth; brother, Leo Quenon;
granddaughter, Sara Greene
survived by; daughter-in-law, Pat Greene; granddaughters, Susan Russick & Carolyn Greene;
gr-grandchildren, Leo & Sofia Russick & Elsa Corn; extended family
Henderson FH, Pekin IL
burial; Lakeside Cemetery, Pekin IL
source; unknown paper
GREENSPAN Bette (Goldman)
age 54
no dates/published 4/7/2002
survived by; husband, Howard; daughter, Stacey (Michael) Harrison; son, Brian
Bernstein; step-children, Hugh (Anne), Paul (Rachel) & Rachel Greenspan; grand-
children, Sarah Harrison, Sam, Rebecca & Avi Greenspan
Weinstein Family Svcs, Wilmette IL
burial; Westlawn Cemetery, Chicago IL
source; Chicago Trib, Chicago IL
GREESE Ann
no dates/published 4/7/2002
preceded by; parents, Toby & Julius Greese; brother, Herman
survived by; brothers, Morris, William & S/Sgt Nathan; sister-in-law,
Janet Greese; extended family
no FH or cemetery listed
source; Chicago Trib, Chicago IL
GRISMAN Frank Jacob
NOTICE: 11/16/1997
age 85
d. Nov 12 1997 Manteno IL
US Army WWII
survived by; wife, Sophie
Daleiden Lake St Mortuary, Aurora IL
St Joseph Catholic Church, Aurora IL
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GROEN Kathryn Eloise
Pekin IL
age 88
Minneapolis MN (formerly of Pekin IL)
b. 4/29/1918 Pekin IL
d. 7/5/2006 Minneapolis MN
preceded by; parents, Dirk H & Kate M (Lohnes) Groen Jr; brother, Albert L Groen
survived by; extended family
Henderson FH, Pekin IL
cremation
source; unknown paper
GRONVALL Eric
NOTICE: 11/16/1997
preceded by; wife, Regina (Nieznanski); daughter, Andrea Gronvall; son, Jeffrey
Cooney FH, Chicago IL
burial; St Adalbert, Niles IL
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GROSSMAN Philip A
NOTICE: 11/1/1997
age 43
preceded by; mother, Beverly
survived by; father, Bernard; brother, David; extended family
Weinstein Family FH, Wilmette IL
burial; Memorial Pk Cemetery, Skokie IL
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GRUBER John
NOTICE: 11/16/1997
age 71
survived by; wife, Florence Lehman Gruber; sons, Paul, John & Ronald; sister, Mary
Busom; brother-in-law, Chester Lehman; extended family
St Hyacinth Church
Skaja-Stanley FH, Chicago IL
burial; St Joseph Cemetery
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
GUARDALEBENE Elsie T
NOTICE: 11/16/1997
age 89
preceded by; husband, Marino P
survived by; son, Nicolas (Evelyn) Guardalebene; sisters, Mary (George) ottmann & Alma
Drown; 8 grandchildren; 8 gr-grandchildren
Hultgren FH, Wheaton IL
private burial
source; Chicago Trib, Chicago IL
GUERTIN Joseph P
NOTICE: 1/13/1998
age 82
d. Jan 9 1998 Hazelcrest IL
survived by; wife, Mary; sister, Margaret Bedard
private service / burial
source; Chicago Sun Times, Chicago IL
GULAN Gerald Francis
Henderson NV
b. 10/17/1946
d. 7/8/2006
Sgt CPD
preceded by; parents
survived by; wife, Margaret; brother, Thomas; stepson, John (Sarah) Pestka;
grandchildren, Mark & David Pestka, Angela (Jeff) Brown
no FH or cemetery listed
source; Chicago Sun Times, Chicago IL
GUSTAFSON Russell Claus
age 85
Batavia IL
b. Chicago IL
d. 4/4/1999 Batavia IL
US Navy WWII
survived by; wife, Ethel; son, Scott; daughter, Nancy Ford; sisters, Ingrid Whitlock
& Vernette Gilkinson; 1 grandchild
Holmstad Ahlstrand FH, Batavia IL
source; Chic.Trib, Chicago IL
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