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2025

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John Gebhardt Obituary

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Virginia, IL - John "Gibby" Gebhardt, 79, of Virginia, died August 21, 2025, at his home. Arrangements are pending with the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia.

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Karen Hance

August 25, 2025

Carolyn and family. I´m so sorry for your loss. Not sure you remember me Carolyn but we use to ride together when we worked in Springfield. May you be comforted by all the memories of your loved one. Karen Jean Hance

Susie Walker

August 25, 2025

We knew "Gibby" from the softball scene for years. My late husband, Randy Walker, played ... always looking forward to the Virginia celebration each summer when he would host a softball tourney. We have a lot of great memories up there and at tournaments. He loved softball as much as we did!! A great guy!!!

Gale Thoroman

August 25, 2025

I knew John mostly from slow pitch softball. He was a wonderful person who added to everyone else´s lives, who knew him. His family was very fortunate to have him in their lives.

Dale and Pat Barnard

August 23, 2025

A great person and true friend. Our prayers go out to his family.

John Dearing

August 23, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Virginia United Methodist Church

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102 S. Cass St., Virginia, IL 62691

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