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Gary Gerhardt Obituary

Gerhardt, Gary P. beloved husband of Cynthia S. (nee Rutkowski), youngest son of the late Jennie and Paul, loving brother of Ronald (Marcia), the late James, late Paul, late Robert (Nancy) and the late Kenneth, brother-in-law of Barney J. (Cynthia) and David (Kathy), dearest uncle of Lisa (Jim) Stork with son Jake and daughter Samantha, Jeffrey Gerhardt, Glenn "GPG" (Susan), Keith (Kelly) Rutkowski with son Jonathan, Valerie (Brett) Dorko, and Aimee, Candace and Emma Rutkowski. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., from Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave., to St. Cornelius Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert. Visitation Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. until time of prayers. 773-774-4100.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2006.

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Patricia Maloney

August 25, 2007

Gary, I will try to take care of Cyndy for you. She misses you very much. I didn't know you as well as I did Cyndy.... but you must have been a wonderful guy. It has been a year today, and she is holding up great. She surely got her strength from you. Sincerely, Patricia

Mary & Walter Kozinski

August 31, 2006

Cyndy,

Our deepest sorrow for your loss. The two of you were our neighbors, friends and extended family. We know that Gary will be at peace and with other family members whom he loved. We went by the cemetery today and even though we did not know where the grave was, something led us right to it. It was like Gary telling us to come and say good-bye to him. Almost like a neighbor visiting a neighbor in their new home. He wanted us to find him. May you find peace and comfort knowing that he will be looking down on you and guiding you just like he did us. Only he will be guiding you always.

Let your memories bring you comfort.

Love, Mary & Wally

Patricia Maloney

August 28, 2006

Dear Cyndy: My deepest sorrow in the loss of Gary. You have shown a tower of strength. More than you probably ever knew you had. I'm here for you. Pat

August 28, 2006

Dear Cindy



I'm very sorry to hear that Gary passed away.

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

May he rest in peace with God.

Love, Jo (Gloria's friend)

Patrick Shrum

August 28, 2006

Dear Cynthia,

I am so sorry that Gary has passed. I will miss him dearly and God Bless You.

Jill Stack

August 27, 2006

Cynthia, My prayers are with you.

God Bless

Jill Stack

Stan & JoAnne Stack

August 27, 2006

Dear Cynthia,

We are so sorry that Gary has passed.

God Bless You.

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