Carl Matthew Gregory

Carl Matthew Gregory

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10:30 a.m.

St. Josephs Cemetery

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Carl Gregory Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 29, 2025.
Carl Matthew Gregory born on March 26,1958 passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Born and raised in Joliet, he is survived by his children Dyanna Li Gregory of Dallas Texas; LoriBeth Tsung (Jeff) Beck of Oxnard, California; Matthew Yin Gregory of Kent, Washington; and Nathan Hwa Gregory of Chicago, and two grandchildren, Louie Hara of Chicago and Alice Mei Lin Beck of Oxnard, California. Also surviving is the mother of his children Shari (Nyi) Gregory, six brothers Dave, Dan, Paul, Jeff (Kathy), Chris (Sue), Jamie, sister-in-law Mary Jo (Bostanjic) Gregory and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents David (2021) and Marilyn (2017), brother Tony (2014), and sister-in-law Debra (2009).

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private graveside service will be held on Thursday, 10/2 at 10:30 am at St. Joseph's Cemetery.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

2

Graveside service

10:30 a.m.

St. Josephs Cemetery

IL

Send Flowers