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RAY GOCHEE Obituary
He was born May 2, 1924, in Mountain Lake, Minn., the son of Prince and Bertha (Hedlund) Gochee. Ray married Dorothy Louise Vanstone on Aug. 13, 1944, in Norfolk, Va., and they were married for 64 years.
Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II. He was owner of Gochee Television Repair Service for 26 years and employed by Ideal Industries for 13 years. Ray was a lifetime member of the Rochelle Veteran of Foreign Wars and a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Sycamore.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Cortland; four children, Connie (Wayne) Furman of Breese, Ill., Ron (Ronni) Gochee of Independence, Mo., Cathie (Richard) Espe of Peoria and Robert (Lenora) Gochee of Lee; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Salem Lutheran Church, 1145 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore, with the Rev. Dr. Janet Hunt officiating. Private interment of cremated remains will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Creston.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established for Ray C. Gochee in care of Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., P.O. Box 605, DeKalb, IL 60115. For information, call Anderson Funeral Home at 815-756-1022.
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Rock & Sharon Gentry
November 2, 2008
Dorothy and family,
Ray has meant a great deal to us ever since we first met in 1971. What great times we had together "fixing" TV's and climbing those darn towers. The laughs the four of us had Saturday evenings after a hard day at work. This was our first year of marriage and Ross was only a few months old. Remember the visit from Santa, banging on the pipes, and good old Mr. Boston. Remember fondly those times at this time of grief. My son, Ross, who now lives in Wheaton, spotted this obituary by accident and immediately sent word to us since he knew of us talking of Ray and your family so much. Thanks for all you have done for Sharon and I and for sharing your lives and family with us. Your first downstairs renters at Lee. Rock and Sharon Gentry
Pamela Edwards
October 31, 2008
October 31, 2008
Cathie,
May God grant Peace to you and your family.
I am sure your father was a grand gentleman.
My Love,
Pamela J. Edwards (Dunlap)
Randy Holle
October 29, 2008
Dear Bob and Family,
Sorry to hear about your Dad! I worked for him at the Lee grade school when I was a teenager. Later in life I became his neighbor. I could never forget that laugh of his, he was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor. May God bless you all during this trying time.
Sincerely, Randy Holle
Carmen Holliday (Furman)
October 29, 2008
I may be alot older now, but I'll always be his "sweetie"! I know Grandpa is in a better place now; he will be looking down on us and protecting us in our daily lives.
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Judy Bergeson
October 29, 2008
Heaven must be laughing, with Ray now gone Home. He'd make a fence post laugh. What a blessing that man was! And what a character. Miss Dorothy must have had to hold on to her hat every time he walked in the door. God bless and keep him and his wonderful family. We at Salem will miss him so.
Susie Beyer
October 29, 2008
Dearest Cathie,
Please know that I am a mere phone call away and how deeply I care for you!
Susie Beyer
October 29, 2008
To Ray's family and friends,
Please know that you are in my heart and thoughts during your time of sorrow. I am hopeful that the wonderful memories that you carry with you each day will eventually allow you to find comfort.
Julie Gruber and family
October 29, 2008
Cathie and family,
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together. I enjoyed looking at the pictures in the photo album. How cute!
Nancy Coon
October 29, 2008
Cathie,
May God give you the strength you need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
George and Becky Douglas
October 29, 2008
Cathie and family,
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
George and Becky Douglas
October 29, 2008
Cathie and family,
Your are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nanette Steveson
October 29, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tammi Miller
October 29, 2008
Cathie my prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Grandpa & Grandma 1st X-Mas with Lorie
October 28, 2008
We'll Miss you Grandpa, Lorie & Richie
October 28, 2008
Ray & Dorothy Gochee
October 28, 2008
Rhonda Askeland
October 28, 2008
Dorothy and family -
Ray was good-hearted and had a wonderful sense of humor. He always made those around him feel happy and had a way of lightening up every situation. He was a great soul that added a lot to our world. I'm glad I was a part of the family and spent time around both him and Dorothy. The world has been a better place to have had him in it.
Brenda J Dailey
October 28, 2008
Dorothy and Family, Ray was a special man
and we will miss his sense of humor and
kindness. He sure loved to kidd around with
people. May you be blessed with wonderful
memories of such a great man. I know Rick
will miss having an occasional glass of wine with both of you.
Please call if we can help in any way.
Rick and Brenda Dailey (Dekalb)
Bill Blaha
October 28, 2008
Ray was always happy, always had a humorous comment, and was sympathetic during your difficult times. Ray will be missed by many. I will personally miss Ray a lot.
Rich Sheldon
October 28, 2008
To Bob & Family,
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family on the passing of Ray. I certainly enjoyed running into him at Culver's on Thursday's as his humor was always appreciated.
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