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Gary Carnahan Obituary

Gary Lee Carnahan, age 72, resident of Homer Glen, formerly of Villa Park and Lombard; Army Vet; loving father of Brian (Lisa), Michael (Lori), Kevin (Allison), and Matthew (Kathleen) Carnahan; dear son of Doris, nee LeFevre, and the late Jack Carnahan; devoted grandfather of Aaron, Isaac, Claire, Nora, Mae, Annie, Bridget, James, and Maggie Carnahan; fond brother of Marcia (Karl) Warnke; life partner of Sheila; uncle of many nieces and nephews; former spouse of Pamela. Visitation Thursday, February 1st from 3:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Steuerle Chapel, 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181. Funeral Friday, February 2nd at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment private. Memorials to American Heart Association and the V Foundation are appreciated. Funeral info: steuerlefh.com or (630) 832-4161.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 30, 2024.

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Ray & Mary Ann Bauer

February 4, 2024

So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Our love and prayers to the whole family.
With deepest sympathy,
Ray & Mary Ann Bauer
(Former neighbors of Villa Park)

Frank Blanchard

February 1, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Brenda and Don Bielik

February 1, 2024

So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was a great coworker at DuPage County. Loved talking about his boys!! After retirement he loved telling stories of his grandkids. He will be missed. My sympathy to all his family

Jill Santangelo

February 1, 2024

What a kind wonderful man. Always smile and greeting and generous of heart. My heart breaks for his Family and Friends and Neighbors which I am one and was lucky enjoy to enjoy his smiling face and gracious heart.

American Heart Association

January 30, 2024

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Eleno Diaz

January 30, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim & Darlene Cahill

January 30, 2024

Gary was a friendly, considerate neighbor who will be missed. Our condolences to his family.

Jason Miller

January 30, 2024

Gary, was my boss at Dupage County Division Of Transportation years back. He was always a nice, down to earth guy, who loved to talk about sports.That´s what a lot of our conversations involved. Sending prayers and condolences to his family.

Mark Fisher

January 30, 2024

Gary was a nice man. We spent a lot if time with Lombard Boys Baseball. Many good memories. My condolences to Gary's boys and loved ones. I would be there personally if I were in town.

From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.

January 29, 2024

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Memorial Events
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Feb

1

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Steuerle Chapel

350 South Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181

Feb

2

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Steuerle Chapel

350 South Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181

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