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Gabrielle Bowen Obituary
Lincoln, IL—Gabrielle "Gay" Marie Ruble Bowen, 64, of Lincoln died peacefully on February 14, 2018 at The Christian Village in Lincoln as a result of a stroke she suffered on October 4, 2015.
Gay was born March 18, 1953 in Lincoln, the only child of Earl and Florence (Wiltz) Ruble. She married Richard Piatchek on August 11, 1973, and had three daughters. They divorced in 1984. She married John Bowen on June 9, 1990. He survives in Quincy, IL.
Also surviving are her daughters: Jennifer (Ryan) Keith of Lincoln, IL and Julie (Kris) Atwood of St. Joseph, IL. She has six amazing grandchildren who will miss their Mamaw every day: Madison, McGwire, McKenzie, and Miles Atwood of St. Joseph, IL, and Gracelyn and Emersyn Keith of Lincoln.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved daughter, Kristi Piatchek, who passed from a car accident May 11, 2001. It is a blessing to know they are now reunited in heaven.
She attended Carroll Catholic School, Lincoln Community High School, Springfield College in Illinois and the University of Illinois. She was a member of Holy Family Parish in Lincoln.
She worked at the Illinois Department of Revenue in the Willard Ice Building in Springfield for over 20 years, retiring in 2013, but returned part-time for the next few years as she missed her co-workers.
She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and loved to bake for The Logan County Fair, plan reunions and laugh a lot. She was a marvelous friend, generous and kind to all she met, and will be missed by her family and friends desperately.
Services for Gay will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service (9:00-11:00 a.m.) also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Lincoln. The family wishes to thank the staffs of The Christian Village, Safe Haven Hospice, Havana Health Care, Vibra Hospital, Memorial Medical Center, and Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home.
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Don & Dorothy Rentmeister
February 21, 2018
John-We were so sorry to read about Gay's passing. We always enjoyed visiting with her at Aunt Veda's birthday parties. Gay was a lovely person with a great smile.
Danielle Landess
February 20, 2018
My deepest condolences to Julie and Jennifer and your family, I will always remember Gay's beautiful smile and most loving heart for all those she knew. My mother and I are so sorry for your lost.Danielle and Rose Landess
Rick Ingram
February 18, 2018
Rest in peace, Gay. My sympathies to family and friends.
Pat McShane
February 18, 2018
May you rest in peace.
Linda Isaly-Hoffman
February 18, 2018
Gay was one of the sweetest, most caring ladies I have ever known.
Her smile lit up a room, and she would share stories that revealed
her wonderful sense of humor. I had the pleasure of working with
Gay for several years. I quickly learned she was very bright and an
excellent writer. Although I moved from Springfield, she continued
to send me her Christmas letter. In her humorous writing style, she
would share stories of her grandchildren, all of whom she adored.
Cindi Goza (Piatchek)
February 17, 2018
My deepest sympathies to all of her loved ones. Her laughter will always be remembered.
Colleen (Benson) Black
February 16, 2018
Jennifer, Julie, and your families - My deepest sympathy to all of you for your great loss. Gay was so special. She and your grandparents invited me over for dinner more times than I can count. I have such good memories of your family. Thoughts, prayers, love, and hugs to all of you. She will be greatly missed.
Sharon Goretzke
February 16, 2018
My heart aches at the lose of my best friend. I have so many wonderful memories of times we shared together. Gay was such a loving and thoughtful person. She loved doing things for others. I have missed our phone calls, text messages and long lunches visiting and catching up. I have especially missed the hours of companionship we shared while working together preparing food for her daughter's graduations, bridal showers, baby showers and the parties she loved to host. I will continue to miss her for the rest of my life. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Jeanette Croen
February 16, 2018
Gay was a beautiful person and a joy to know. Her presence was always a blessing. My sincerest condolences.
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