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Gregory Lonberger Obituary

Gregory L. Lonberger Born: Oct. 15, 1950; Melrose Park, IL Died: Jan. 1, 2014; Kenosha, WI Gregory L. Lonberger, age 63, of Richmond, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at Kindred South Care Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Greg was born in Melrose Park, Illinois on October 15, 1950, a son of the late Garnett and Carmella (Locascio) Lonberger. He was a graduate of York High School in Elmhurst. He was a self employed auto restorer for over 35 years, and was regarded by many as an expert in restoring Shelby Cobras and GT40 's. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971 during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Paralyzed Veterans of America. Greg is? survived by a daughter, Jacqueline Lonberger, of Richmond; a son, Geoffrey (Angela) Lonberger, of Aurora; and a sister, Gail Hanck, of Hanover Park. He was preceded by his parents. A memorial visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. Saturday January 4, 2014, until the memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home, 10011 Main St., Richmond, with military honors. For information, please call 815 678-7311 or visit www.ehornadams.com

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Published by Northwest Herald on Jan. 3, 2014.

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Andrew

October 25, 2025

I met Greg in Spring grove around 2008. Kind soul helped make some headlight covers for his GT40. Extremely cool car

Cousin Greg & friend Dave

Franz-Erik Weiss

August 2, 2017

Andrew Gettig

March 24, 2015

Class act. Thru and thru. Never forget the look on his face as he sat and looked at that car for hours on end. Great stories and time well spent.

Franz-Erik Weiss

February 26, 2015

Greg was my cousin. I say he was my cousin but many times during our childhood we were more like brothers, our families sometimes sharing the same house. The last time I saw him was in the 80's at his father's house in Florida. He had only the beginning of MS at that time and he could walk on his own without any visible problem. We went to KMART in Panama City to do some shopping and when he saw a woman in a wheel chair he said to me, That's me in a few years I replied, I don't believe that . and I didn't.

September 2, 2014

greg always rember you, you were stight with all but never took bs from any. a true friend ,father and man will miss you frank rossi

30 years ago my son in front of a 34 Duesenberg at Greg's shop

George Austermuehle

March 22, 2014

I learned all about fords from Greg and his passion for them.Lots of nights in his shop talking cars(drinking stroh's beer) and listing to unchained melody on the radio. When ever I called him or came over to hang out he always said (hey dick!) Have fun up there your in a better place. Your GT104 goes up at auction in April $8-10 million est, you said it was a 10 million dollar car !

Jim Hull

March 6, 2014

My condolences to Greg's family. I first met Greg in his shop several years ago. I just dropped in to ask questions about a Thunderbird I was restoring. I ended up purchasing a 62 Thunderbird from him, with the proceeds going towards the purchase of his iBot mobility chair. He later demonstrated its capabilities to me by climbing the stairs in his home and elevating him so he could work on cars. I wish I could have shown him the restored Thunderbird. Greg will be missed.

January 28, 2014

You are missed by all who were in your life.
Nancy Sirota Fischer

January 27, 2014

I never saw Greg after high school, but I remember his infectious smile and dimples R.I.P. It's hard when your classmates start dying,

Glen Schieberl

January 27, 2014

I was a classmate of Greg back at York High School. We shared a lot of gym classes, Sorry for your loss.

Cassandra Welch

January 3, 2014

I did t know him but I'll pray for him and your family

January 3, 2014

Val and John Wallace remember Greg's incredible talents. It seems like yesterday that we were sitting in a Duesenberg while he was working on it in his shop. He proudly and painstakingly restored many auto treasures and he will be missed.

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