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Alan Gember Obituary
Gember, Alan Lawrence age 71, born May 7, 1932, passed away April 15, 2004. Loving husband of Doris, devoted father of Rev. Lawrence (Cindy), Robert, Nancy (Kenneth) Sliwa, Steven (Barbara), Pamela (Robert) Wesolek and Paul, dear grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of two. He was a Naval Veteran, a family anchor, a treasured friend. He had a heart of gold, who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. Member of the Iron Workers Local #1. Visitation at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth., Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Lying in state at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, Monday, April 19, 2004, from 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. 708-448-6000. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Alan Gember
Florence Lester Johnson
April 23, 2004
Dear Doris;
I was so very sorry to hear of the death of your husband, Alan.
My prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Florence Lester Johnson
Janice (Sorenson) Nelson
April 22, 2004
Doris - I was saddened to hear of your husband's death. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan
Terry and Rebekah Dunn
April 19, 2004
We were so sad to learn of Al's passing. We send our deepest sympathy to all of the Gember family. From Golgotha, Terry and Becky Dunn
Nancy Witt
April 19, 2004
Dear Doris,
I'm so sorry for the lost of your husband. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Your fellow Red Hatter,
Nancy Witt
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Calumet High School Reunion Committee
April 18, 2004
We were glad to be able to enjoy the reunion last August with both of you. We have fond thoughts and memories of Al from our school days. Your family has the committees sincerest sympathies.
Virginia & Bob Henry
April 18, 2004
Our sincerest sympathies are with you and your family. We remember Al as a devoted member of Golgotha Lutheran Church where he was always pleasant, happy and available whenever he was needed.
Sue Connors
April 18, 2004
To Doris and Family:
Al was the best friend of my brother, Jim. Our family has known Al for 55 years. He always had a great smile and friendly face. Our family always looked forward to seeing him and Doris. He will be greatly missed.
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