Gail Louise Riddle

Gail Louise Riddle obituary, Barrington, IL

Gail Louise Riddle

Gail Riddle Obituary

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Gail Louise Riddle, nee O'Brien, of McHenry, IL formerly Gary, IN, passed away on July 23, 2022 at 77 years of age.
A northwest Indiana native, Gail was a longtime resident of Merrillville, IN before spending some retirement years in Plant City, FL then returning to live in the Chicagoland area after the passing of her husband, Bill.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, William "Bill" John Riddle III, her beloved parents, Joe "Papa" and Wilma "GiGi" O'Brien.
Gail was the devoted and loving mother of Angela (Jim) Riddle Ward, William (Katie) John Riddle IV and Lori (Billy) Gieseking. She loved being Grandma Gail to all of her beloved grandchildren, including Jack and Rachel Ward, William (Karolynn) John Riddle V, Taylor (Daniel) Riddle Brockman, Lindsey Riddle, Colby Conner, Meghan and Brianna Farmer and extended family of Rebecca (JJ) Farmer and Jessica Hasara.
Her love carried on with her great-grandchildren, Charles John Brockman, Ridley George Brockman and William John Riddle VI.
She will be missed by her loving sister, Barbara L. Coffman and many close friends, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gail had a strong passion for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the family asks that if you wish to honor Gail, that a donation be made in her name to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or
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