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Gary D. Vanderwall
1953 - 2025
BORN
1953
DIED
2025
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Gary Vanderwall Obituary
Born: June 4, 1953
Died: November 12, 2025
Gary D. Vanderwall, age 72, a longtime resident of Plainfield, IL and Joliet, IL, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2025. He was born on June 4, 1953 in Joliet, IL.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 18, from 4 to 8 PM at the Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, corner of Routes 30 & 59, Plainfield. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 19, at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Joliet. For information please call 815/436-9221 or visit www.overman-jones.com for a complete obituary
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9 Entries
Carol stubler
November 18, 2025
I am so sorry, it´s been many many years since I saw Gary, he was a great guy.
Pat & Rick Willis
November 15, 2025
Sorry for your loss of Gary . 51 years ago he stood up in our wedding. He was a Great Friend to everyone he met.
Thomas W Lambert
November 15, 2025
First met Gary at ComEd, Will County Station 18 in the 70's. Gary wore a smile that would grab your heart and was a larger than life, jolly soul. Heartfelt prayers to family.
Mike Haywood
November 15, 2025
I met Gary at work, I was the new young guy. He was a great guy, friendly, funny always had a smile. One of my favorite memories, he wanted to borrow my corvette to take his girl friend out. I couldn´t say no! May his memory be eternal!
Art Cwudzinski
November 15, 2025
Condolences to Garys entire family. We go back many years. We went to high school,bowled,worked at Will County station together and belonged to the Rivals club. He always had a smile on his face and was so jovial that you knew you were going to have a good time when he was in the room. He will be missed by all that knew him. Rest in Peace.
Dean devine
November 15, 2025
Gary was a great guy always smiling and funny sorry for your loss
Cathy (Lepacek) Barrett
November 15, 2025
I knew Gary in Highschool (Joliet Central class of '71and from the East Side of Joliet. Gary was one of the best. Sorry to learn of his passing. He'll be missed by all who knew him. Prayers going out to his family
Gary Gallo
November 15, 2025
I enjoyed working with Gary for close to 30 years. He was had a friendly and funny demeanor. Very knowledgeable and always helpful. It so sad to hear of his passing.
Bernard W. Meyer
November 15, 2025
sorry for your loss Gary was a good friend and fellow worker.
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