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Gary Ferguson Obituary

Gary P. Ferguson, age 43, resident Manhattan, IL, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2012, loving son of Ethel Ferguson; beloved husband of Melissa nee Callan; devoted father of Latisha, Patricia, Amelia and Emma Ferguson; cherished grandfather of Avianna Sophia; dear brother of Scott (late Lynn) Ferguson, Brian (Lisa) Ferguson, James (Tracey) Ferguson, Leslie (Chuck) Blatt, April (Steve) Garrett and Gale (James) Sinadinos; dear son-in-law of Peter (Patricia) Callan. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Leonard Ferguson. Gary was a Network administrator for Columbia for 15 years. Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451, on Monday, March 19, 2012, from 1 p.m. until time of Funeral s ervice at 9 p.m. Interment private. For info: 815-485-3200 or www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 18, 2012.

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March 20, 2012

My heart goes out to the entire Ferguson family, especially to Mrs Ferguson and my childhood buddy, Jimmy. Gary was always such a nice guy and I know he will truly be missed. Lots of memories with Jimmy and Gary...
-Michael Larsen

March 19, 2012

i am so sorry not to be beside you in your time of sorrow .my thoughts are with you in the loss of your son & brother at so young an age-donald j. hayes &family

Jay and Linda Carrig

March 19, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to your family on your loss

Steve LaRock

March 19, 2012

To the Family of Gary Ferguson,

It was my pleasure and priviledge to work with such a knowledgeable and talented person at Columbia College Chicago 1999-2001, that genuinely was not only a co-worker, but a friend to everyone he worked with. Always smiling, and shared his gifts of his works with others to not only make others better at what they did, but genuinely showed he cared about their success. A very respected and talented IT industry person has been lost, but more importantly, a truly genuine, loving, and caring person was as well. Condolences to the entire family, and may god be with you all during this difficult time.

Debbie Baar

March 18, 2012

So sorry for the loss of such a great young man. Our thoughts and prayers to his wife Melissa and his children and also to Mrs Ethel Ferguson and all of the Ferguson family
The Larsen Family

Lisa Wrobel

March 18, 2012

Heartfelt prayers and thoughts to all of Garys family-you will truly be missed by all-and many memories we all will have back from those good ole' days-God Bless the family for strength during your difficult time.

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