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Richard Gish Obituary

Richard L. Gish DOLTON, IL - Richard L. Gish, age 87, of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 6, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Gloria D. Gish, nee Aylor. Loving father of Kimmie Markusic, Danny Warren and the late Connie Bates. Proud grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of six. Dear brother of Bert (Carol) Gish. Preceded in death by his parents Bert W. and Charlotte Gish. Visitation Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at SMITS FUNERAL HOME - James E. Janusz Director 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN 46311. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery - Calumet City, IL. For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com


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Published by The Times on Jan. 14, 2018.

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Tiffiany

January 3, 2022

Man. I can't believe you have been gone 4 years. It seems just like yesterday we were at Tombstone listening to the juke box. I miss you a lot this year especially. We lost Uncle Danny a couple months ago and I just feel like all the people I grew up with are gone now. My Chicago family was my real true family. I learned a lot from you and Bomba from all the summers I stayed with you. Thank you for walking me down the aisle when my dad couldnt be there... Look at me talking to you like you are still here. I miss writing you letters. I tried to do that often after Bomba died. And you took the time to even write me back. I have a special place in my heart for you. I call you Richard, but you were absolutely my grandpa. I will forever miss you and I think of you and Bomba nearly every single day of my life.

Ruth Mares

January 19, 2018

Danny and Kimmy I am so sorry about your loss. Your dad will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

January 16, 2018

Beautiful video. So sorry for your loss, hold on to those happy memories. Prayers for the family.

Tarin Sullivan & Family.

Linda Boros

January 16, 2018

Kimmie and Danny, thoughts & prayers are with both of you. Your Dad was a fun & loving man in the Tombstone, I was honored to have met him after your Mom passed. We had a lot of fun with him, and will always remember his kindness.

Phil Gisaffe

January 14, 2018

Miss my drinking buddy

January 11, 2018

Danny, Thining of you at this time with the loss of your father. Our hearts go it to you and your family.
All our love
Carol & Gusi Arteaga

Carla Gruse (Bates)

January 10, 2018

I am going to miss the exciting and perfect story telling of your life like I heard in Michigan City the year we rented that big home and you visited. You will make a wonderful angel - I guarantee it.

Val and Scott Walkowiak

January 8, 2018

So sorry for your loss Danny and Kimmie. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Sending hugs your way.

Tiffiany McGahee

January 8, 2018

I hope Bomba is waiting for you in heaven.

Jim Bilow

January 8, 2018

Rest in peace my friend, gonna miss you.

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