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Beloved wife of 55 years to the late Michael G. Gorman.
Devoted mother of David (Ellen) Gorman, Jill Gorman, Beverly (Kevin) Laird and Michael (Becky) Gorman.
Cherished grandmother of Adele, Carrie, Matthew, Ryan, Kaitlin, Trevor, Kevin, Michael, Aaron and Andrew.
Adored great-grandmother of Liam.
Dear daughter of the late Otto and Grace Duckwitz.
Visitation Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 9:30 a.m. until time of Prayers 10:45 a.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to Our Lady of the Woods Church, Mass 11:30 a.m.
Interment Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery, Dowagiac, MI on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00 ET.
In lieu of flowers donations to Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654, www.catholiccharities.net/donate would be appreciated.
Please leave a memory for the family on Gay's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to her family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gay, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sally Blount, President and CEO
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On behalf of Catholic Charities, I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Gay is now at peace.
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Terrance W Gainer Sr
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Gay was a wonderful SMOS classmate and 99th street neighbor. She always had a warm smile. Peace be with her Spirit.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
29
Visitation
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
ROBERT J. SHEEHY & SONS FUNERAL HOME - ORLAND PARK
9000 W. 151ST STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL
Send FlowersOct
29
Services provided by
Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral HomeOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.