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Michael Gilbert Obituary

Michael Clayton Gilbert Munster Michael Clayton Gilbert, age 51, of Munster, passed away on Saturday July 29, 2006 at the University of Chicago Hospital. A man of enduring patience and hope during his illness, Michael was the beloved husband of Margene (nee Koukalik) of 24 years, and the loving father of Katie and Christie. He is also survived by his parents, Thomas and Margaret (nee Scott) of Fayetteville, Georgia; sisters: Angela Bean (David) and Diane Ward of Fayetteville, Georgia; and brothers Don (Linda) of Jacksonville, FL and Glenn (April) of Peach Tree City, GA. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. from Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN with Pastor Steve Jones officiating; Entombment, Memory Lane Cemetery, Schererville, IN. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Michael was a 1976 graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology and a very dedicated employee of Hadady Corporation in South Holland, Illinois. He was a very generous man and had a soft and kind heart He will always be remembered and will forever be with those who love him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made online at: https://alumniservices. uchicago.edu/givingspark/ to the department of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Chicago Hospital. You may also call (773)702-6565 to find out more about donating to the department.

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Published by The Times from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2006.

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Margene and Mike's brother Don

August 5, 2006

Pam Stein

August 1, 2006

You are in our prayers and hearts, always. We love you. Denis, Pam, Kristi, Kelli, Randy, Anthony, Ashley and Chris

Pat,Keith,Blake,Nicole&Ellie Torres

August 1, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Tom & Christine Schuur

July 31, 2006

Michael, our kind and gentle brother-in-law, will be dearly missed.

Michael Sak

July 31, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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