Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Gil Garside Obituary
URBANA - Gil Garside, 91, of Rantoul died Sunday (April 20, 2025) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Gil was born on Feb. 16, 1934, in Miami, a son of George and Mable Whynatt Garside.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Terri; parents; and a brother, Ralph.
He married Terri Gianneschi on March 24, 1981.
Surviving are four children, Gil Garside, Debbie Bosschierter, Lisa Moss and Bill Garside; and two stepchildren, Jeff Gianneschi and Kim Harris. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Gil proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years. He later worked at the Rantoul post office from 1984 to 1995 and at Willow Pond Golf Course. He was active in VFW Post 6750, AmVets, the American Legion and Moose Lodge 1460.
He was a member of the American Lutheran Church in Rantoul.
You could often find Gil on the golf course or in his yard - he took great pride in his yard!
As per Gil's request, there will be no services.
Memories and Condolences
for Gil Garside
2 Entries
Debbie Bosschieter
May 6, 2025
Rest peacefully dad till we meet again one day I love and miss you so much, your heartbroken daughter Debbie
charles archibald
April 23, 2025
From a friend - he will be missed
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Gil Garside's name
Memorial Events
for Gil Garside
How to support Gil's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Gil Garside's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
