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Debra Gamble Obituary

Debra Lynn Gamble (nee Novak) Debra Lynn Gamble (nee Novak) age 60, passed away suddenly on June 21, 2017 with her beloved dog Toby. She will be dearly missed by her (ex)husband Robert Gamble, devoted son Michael, brother Kenneth Novak, sister-in-law Deborah Novak, brothers-in-law James, Louis and Lance Gamble, and many friends and family. Preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Anita Novak and dear niece Anne Elizabeth Novak. Deb was active for many years in the Women's Guild at Our Lady of Knock Church in Calumet City. Deb was also active with Alcoholics Anonymous and was an AA liason with the Lake County Jail. Memorial Mass in her honor will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Knock Church, 501-163rd St, Calumet City, IL 60409.

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Published by The Times from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2017.

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Madeline Finley

August 10, 2017

To Debbie's family. I sympathize with you today as you grieve for the loss of Deb. She touched my heart many years ago when we first met when I came from Canada to meet my new friends. We shared so much and knew we had a bond that would last. So to you as Debbie is at her final resting place, please know I will be thinking of her with an ache in my heart but cherishing all the great memories I have..May you all find peace, as I hope Debbie will.....NB..Canada

Darlene Adams

August 10, 2017

To the dear family and many friends that Debbie has touched through her life, my pray for comfort for you. It is so tragic to lose such a special life such as Debbie's. She touched many peoples lives. I had the priviledge of meeting her only about 15 years ago. Her smile and her laugh is what I will always remember about her. Her love for God was always a driving force with her and that is what caused her to reach out and help others who struggled like she did. Debbie may not stand next to us any longer but her love will always live on in our hearts. Rest in peace Debbie and I look so forward to spending eternity with you!!! Love you my friend!!!

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