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Jeanette Ruth Gielow

1929 - 2016

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1929

DIED

2016

Jeanette Gielow Obituary

January 7, 1929 - October 15, 2016 Jeanette, age 87, loving mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning. She was born in Chicago and while attending the University of Illinois in Urbana, met the love of her life, Howard; they were married for 66 years. She is survived and dearly missed by Howard, their two children Diane and Tad, sister Lois, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many other beloveds.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5, 2016.

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Kind thoughts are with the family in your time of grief. May fond memories bring comfort to you during these difficult days. Psalms 9: 9, 10

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