Darlene Marlis Gillis

Darlene Marlis Gillis

Darlene Gillis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2005.
Gillis Darlene Marlis Gillis, age 79, of Golden Valley. Preceded in death by husband, John Sr. and brothers, Norman and Arlen Damborg. Survived by children, John Gillis Jr. (Kosette), Barbara Gearty (Thomas), Laurie Gillis (Ron Lemke), Craig Gillis (Jennifer); grandchildren, Thomas Gearty, Erin Shields (Greg), Michael Gillis, Ryan Gillis, Marissa Overby (Gene), Jeremy Gillis (Kathy), Courtney Gillis, Robert Berry (Serena); great- grandchildren, Darren Gillis, Nolan Gillis, Roman Berry, Ashlin Shields; sisters, Audrey Fisher (Burt), Gladys Coxton, Velma Potts (Sam), Arlene Damborg; brothers, Lyndyn Damborg (Ramona), Gerald Damborg; sister-in-law, Geneva Damborg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral 11 AM Wednesday at Elim Lutheran Church, 40th and W. Broadway, Robbinsdale. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 PM at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 39th and W. Broadway and 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials preferred to the South High Foundation. Gearty-Delmore 763-537-4511

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February 3, 2005

Pat (Jasper) Paulus posted to the memorial.

February 1, 2005

Nick Jasper posted to the memorial.

January 31, 2005

Janet Bertrand posted to the memorial.

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Pat (Jasper) Paulus

February 3, 2005

Barb and Laurie and families: I have wonderful memories of both of your parents. Marlis and Jack were wonderful neighbors to me and my family. My thoughts and prayers are with you now. Sorry I am not able to be with you. Pat (Jasper) Paulus

Nick Jasper

February 1, 2005

Just want to let you all know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Marlis was a wonderful lady and like a Grandma to me. She will be missed.

Love,

The lil' neighbor boy, Nicky

Janet Bertrand

January 31, 2005

May I send our prayers to all of the family and friends of Mrs. Gillis. May your beautiful memories give you strength in these difficult hours.

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