John Stephen "Jack" Gilles
John Stephen "Jack" Gilles
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Jack Gilles, 77, of Maplewood, MN passed away on August 8th, 2025, after a courageous four-month battle after surgical complications.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Jean Gilles; and his brother Steve Gilles.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Charlotte Gilles; his daughter Nicole Mantopoulos (Tommy) and beloved granddoggie Remy; his brothers, Jim Gilles (Marge), Jeff Gilles, Tom Gilles (Stephanie); his nieces and nephews and his many friends.
Join us on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 from 11am-2pm for a memorial gathering at the Lake Elmo Inn Event Center 3712 Layton Ave N., Lake Elmo, MN 55042.
The family kindly requests no donations at this time.
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