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Karen Gibisch Obituary

Karen H. Gibisch nee Hanzel, age 68 of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of 43 years to Glenn. Loving mother of Kate (Shane) McGovern. Beloved daughter of the late Martha and Bill Hanzel. Proud grandmother of Lorraine and Claire. Dear sister of Rich (Maria) Hanzel and Gary (Kathy) Hanzel. Loving sister-in-law of Sandra Weise. Fond aunt of Britney, Keith, Kristie and Stephanie. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a memorial donation in Karen's honor, please consider the Seena Magowitz Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Tribute Donations can be made at https://seenamagowitzfoundation.org. Family and friends to gather Sunday, April 18th for visitation 2PM until time of service 4PM at Compass Church 520 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187. Arrangements by DuPage Memorial Chapel (630) 293-5200

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 15, 2021.

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mike&pam burns

April 19, 2021

Glenn very sorry to hear about the passing of Karen. Hold on to all of the memories and hang in there.

Mike & Pam Burns

Curt thorstensen.

April 18, 2021

Dear Glen , I am so sorry for your loss, it is so difficult to loose a partner after so many years. I said a prayer for you and Kate and of course Karen , during my zoom church service today. I have so many happy memories of halloween parties at your house, and neighborhood new years eve parties, kate and Liz and jamie building snow forts in your front yard.

Mark Massey & Family

April 18, 2021

Glen, so sorry for your loss. My sympathies to you and your family.

Dudley Roski

April 17, 2021

Glenn,
I am so sorry to hear of your wife´s passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are all in my prayers. Warm regards Dudley

Jennie Miller

April 16, 2021

Dear Beautiful Karen,
God bless your soul!

My dearest condolences to her family. I have many "happy memories" of Karen. She was a heartfelt friend. Thank you Karen for your friendship!

Janice

April 15, 2021

My heartfelt sympathies to the family

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Compass Church

520 Roosevelt Rd,, Wheaton, IL

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951 W. Washington St., West Chicago, IL 60185

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