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Rhea LeCesne-Gumbel Obituary
Rhea LeCesne-Gumbel, age 87, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6th, 2008. Born August 15, 1920 in New Orleans, LA to Adrian and Adele
LeCesne. Proceeded in death by 11 adored brothers and sisters; beloved wife of the late Judge Richard D. Gumbel, Jr.; devoted mother of Gregory (Marcy) Gumbel, Bryant (Hillary) Gumbel, Rhonda (Joseph) Gumbel-Thomas, and Renee Gumbel-Farrahi; proud grandmother of eight, Michelle, Bradley,
Jillian, Christina, Jason, Bill, Nicole, and
Daniell; great-grandmother of Mikaela; also loved and cherished by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation Monday, May 12th from 5-8 p.m. Funeral Services Tuesday, May 13th, at 11 a.m. Both to be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church 5472 S. Kimbark in Chicago. For information call 773-846-6133.
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sherry pudelek
May 12, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Bob and Margaret Fishman
May 12, 2008
Thinking of you and your family...
May your mother rest in peace....
The Fishman family
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