John F. Gabrys

John F. Gabrys obituary, Somonauk, IL

John F. Gabrys

John Gabrys Obituary

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John F. Gabrys, 60, of Somonauk, IL, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Rock Island, IL. He was born January 2, 1964, in Joliet, IL, the son of Richard and Mary (Sweeney) Gabrys. He married Kelly Healy on August 6, 1994. John was a member of the Buck Lake Association, the Knights of Colombus, and PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association). He was a past member of the Somonauk Band Boosters. John enjoyed fishing, cooking, disc golf and spending time with his family. John especially enjoyed attending all of his sons' sporting and musical events. Ever the caretaker, John was very kind and never hesitant to lend a hand.
He is survived by his wife, Kelly of Somonauk, IL; his sons, Noah Gabrys, Ethan Gabrys, and Maxwell Gabrys all of Somonauk, IL; his sister, Laurie Gabrys; his brother, Richard Gabrys; his mother-in-law, Patricia Healy; brothers-in-law, Shawn (Janis) Healy and Patrick (Tina) Healy; his niece, Jennifer; his nephews, Austin (Lauren), Nicholas, and Aiden; numerous extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Jane Gabrys, and his father-in-law, Robert Healy.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk. Funeral Services will be held following the visitation at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the funeral home in Somonauk, IL, with Father Bernard Sehr officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family or to breast cancer research. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt. 34 W ~ PO Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363

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Turner-Eighner Funeral Home - Somonauk

13160 West Route 34 P.O. Box 404, Somonauk, IL 60552

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Joanne Colgan

June 8, 2024

We are incredibly shocked and saddened to hear of John´s passing. Our hearts are breaking for Kelly, Noah, Ethan, and Max. We may be far away, however we are keeping all of you close in our hearts and prayers. So very sorry, our deepest sympathies. Love, Tom and Joanne Colgan

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