Gail Bennett Obituary

Your father gave me my first job for summer while I was going to junior college in 1966-68 and Christmas seasons several years. What a wonderful man he was with a big smile and a friendly hello each time I saw him. My Mom also worked with your Dad for many years (Irene Galvin) and sends along her sympathy to the family.
Cherish all the memories you have of your wonderful husband/father/grandfather.

It is only today that I found out about Gail's passing. I wish to extend to the entire Bennett family my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you all.
Geraldine Balut Coleman

Kirk-

I was out of town the last few weeks and just now heard of the passing of your Dad. What a wonderful man he was. He always had a smile and a kind word when I was in the office. God Bless to you and your family.

Mark Oldenburg

Dear Bennett Family,

I was saddened to hear about the death of Mr. Gail Bennett. It's been a long time since your Marian Lane (Wilmette) days but I do remember you and Mr. Bennett well.

I hope you are comforted by the fact that he was respected and admired by all those who knew him. He will be missed.

Dear Bennett Family,

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Gail Kirk. I have fond memories of him and your entire family growing up as a neighbor of yours.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Jeff Mistarz and Family

Dear Bennett Family,

Please accept our deepest symapthy in the passing of your father. He was such a wonderful man. He hired me for my first job out of high school. Though I did not work at Bennett Brothers long, I did enjoy the time that I was there. The employees were always treated as family. We were one of the many couples who met at Bennett's and married.

We enjoyed seeing him at the picnics. Always with a smile and his camera. What wonderful pictures he took. We know that he will be missed by not only his family but also the Bennett Brothers employees.

May it comfort you to know how much your Loved one meant.

Dear Shirley and family,
My heartfelt sympathy in your loss. My relationship with the Bennett family goes back 60 years when Gail and I were both starting in business, and it is a relationship that continues currently. We will miss him and his warmth and sincerity. I feel your loss.

Len Solomon

Dear Kirk, Marti and Family,

I was very sorry to hear about your loss when Mark called me. The entire Grannon clan send their condolences.

I am sorry to read about your loss. Mr. Bennett gave me my first job on returning from serving in Vietnam. I met my wife Karen Fritzler who was also employed there. He was a good man and will be missed.

To the Family of Mr. B,

So sorry to hear about Gail's passing over the weekend. He was an outstanding man and will be missed by all.
He will always be known as the Legend behind the Bennett Blue Book.
Walking through the lobby of 30 E. Adams St. will always remind me of this unforgettable man and the reason I am there today.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Bennett Family;

On behalf of all of us at the Northfield Police Department. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Gail. Mr. Bennett was a wonderful man.

May happy memories carry you and your family through this sorrowful time.

Sincerely;

Chief of Police

Kirk and family,
We are saddened by the loss of a great man who with a camera captured a lot of life.
Best regards,
Linda, Ted and Liz and

I was so sorry to read of Mr. Bennett's death. I worked in the credit department at Bennett Brothers in the mid to late 60's and have many fond memories and enduring friendships from that time. My husband and I visited Bennett's two years ago and Mr Bennett personally gave us a tour of each department. So many changes! It was great to see
some familiar faces and I am so happy now that we stopped in when we
did. He was a kind man when I worked for him and his kindness was still
evident as he took time out of his busy schedule to greet a former
employee in such a wonderful way. My condolences are extended to the
entire family.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.