Gary Wallace Obituary
Gary Joseph Wallace, 57, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away at his home on December 12, 2025. He was born May 29, 1968, in Evanston, IL to James and Carol Wallace.
Gary is survived by his mother Carol Wallace, his siblings Greg Wallace (Jennifer Schey) of Chicago, IL, Gail (Aaron) Butler of Muncie, IN, Gennifer (Glenn) Jones of Palm Bay, FL, and his 6 nieces. He was preceded in death by his father James Wallace.
A memorial service is scheduled for a later date.
All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
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