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Missing you very much dad. Always in our hearts.
Sam and Karen
July 28, 2021 | Family
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John M. Gillespie
Crystal Lake, Illinois
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Send FlowersLAKEWOOD – John M. Gillespie, 75, of Lakewood, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Feb. 24, 1937, in Chicago, to John and Margaret Gillespie. John was a lifelong member of the plumbers Local Union 130 UA. He enjoyed golf, gardening and reading, but especially loved the time he spent with his family and grandchildren.
John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn, nee Albrecht; his children, Karen (Sam) Manfre, Michael (Michele) Gillespie, John (Leah) Gillespie, Anne Marie (Scott) Lyngaas and Tracy (Trey) Holcomb; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his sisters, Judith Reidy and Catherine Flaherty.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 30, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake, where there will be visitation from 10 a.m. until the Mass. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Breast Cancer Foundation, www.abcf.org or call 877-323-4226. Condolences may be sent to www.davenportfamily.com. Call 815-459-3411 for information.
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Marilyn and Family: Carol and I were sad to hear of John's death which we heard from Sheila. What a good man he was; he was always pleasant to our family and I know those who knew him more than Sheila and I can attest to his genuineness and good-natured approach. Wish we could have been there today for you and your family. Be assured of our prayers. Your memories of him and your faith will bring you peace. Tom and Carol
- Tom Kirby
August 02, 2012
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We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Gillespie family. Stay strong for each other!
Pete & Lisa Racz
July 31, 2012 | Chandler, AZ
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To the entire Gillespie family,
Please know your in my thoughts and prayers. I have such great memories of Mr. G. The way he and my Dad would laugh and carry on. They were perpetually in H.S. at St. George! I will keep those memories with me.
Marty Endre
Marty Endre
July 30, 2012 | Greensboro, N.C.
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Marilyn & Family,
I was very sorry to hear about John. I know he fought a great battle to the end. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Bob Cowhey
Bob Cowhey
July 30, 2012 | Nothfield, IL
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It is always sad to lose another St. George Dragon, but then I imagine that John has joined up with other Dragons and Christian Brothers who have gone before him to enjoy the rewards of life everlasting. God bless the family in these difficult days ahead.
Russ Brumbach
July 30, 2012 | Hidden Hills, CA
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Dear Gillespie Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of "Uncle" John/"Big" John!
I have so many happy memories of your Dad and family when we were growing up! I hope great memories of a life lived well will surround you all during this difficult time.
Love and Prayers,
Danny McGuire (and family)
Dan McGuire III
July 30, 2012 | Bloomingdale, IL
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We are lucky and blessed to have him as an Angel watching over us now. Love u grandpa.
Yvonne Stephanie Ashley Kaitlyn
July 30, 2012 | Crystal Lake, IL
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It is unbelievable all the love and support we have received through out all this..it just confirms what his family knew all along we had an amazing dad. We love and miss you but know we will see you again.
Anne Marie Scott
July 30, 2012 | Crystal Lake, IL
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