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Richard Gans Obituary

Richard 'Gus' D. Gans Jr. age 52 of Arkdale, WI and formerly of Park Forest, IL is passed away on February 23, 2018. Loving husband to Kathie (nee Bohlsen); beloved father to Ashley (Ryan) Forrest, Chelsea 'Chela' Gans and Courtney Gans. Proud Papa to Brody and Abigail. Dear brother to Marge (David) Serres and Sue (Steve) Goreham. Gus enjoyed working as a mold maker at Do-Rite Die and Engineering, in IL and Flambeau, Inc. in WI. His passion was riding and resurrecting motorcycles, playing pool with his wife and spending time with family and friends. Memorial visitation Saturday, March 3rd from 2:00PM until the time of services at 5:00PM at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois. Info: 708-672-7600. Cretefuneralhome.com

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Published by SouthtownStar on Mar. 1, 2018.

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March 3, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May God's promise at Jihn 5:28-29 bring you hope.

Sherry Silguero

March 2, 2018

We were deeply saddened and shocked to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts are with Gus, and with all of you in your time of sorrow.

The Silguero clan ❤

Anita Wages

March 1, 2018

Rest In Peace Gus Gus~ you will forever be the big brother I never had~ I can remember all the times we all had as teenagers and the many memories I will forever cherish ~ you have gone to heaven too soon, I know you will watch over your family~ Rest In Peace dear friend ~ I will see you one day~❤ Anita

March 1, 2018

Kathie and girls, we are so sad that we can't be there with you to celebrate your amazing husband and father. He was one of a kind! He will be missed. All our love and prayers for comfort in your unimaginable grief. Ginger and Pat Gannon

David and Althea

March 1, 2018

Dear Kathie we are so sadden to hear about Richard and offer you our deepest condolences. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.
1 Thessalonians 4:14

Phyllis G.

March 1, 2018

Kathie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Words just do not seem enough.

March 1, 2018

Kathie,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Phyllis G

March 1, 2018

My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears prayers, Isaiah 59:1.

March 1, 2018

Kathie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Phyllis G

Susan McLaghlin

March 1, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss, Kathie. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family

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