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Gary Lembke Obituary

Lembke, Gary R. age 51, loving son of the late Ralph and late Mary Ann Lembke, loving brother of Alan (fiancee, Kim Pecyna) Lembke, Gayle (Richard) Mikel, Dawn (Michael) Caruso and Lynne (John) Judge, loving uncle of Nicole, Danielle, Ashley, Jimmy, Kristen, Stephanie and Kevin, great uncle to Grace. Our most giving and loving son, brother and friend slipped away from our arms to enter forever peace on December 15, 2007. Gary had the most generous heart of any angel on earth. Our hearts are broken and our tears endless, but our memories and joys are immeasurable. Gary will be remembered for his patience and love of his family and friends. He was active with his brother, Alan as proprietors of Lembke & Sons True Value Hardware in Berwyn, IL. Funeral services at the Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook on Thursday, December 20 at 9:15 a.m. to Nativity of our Lord Church, 653 W. 37th St., Chicago for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Visitation Wednesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For information call 630-325-2300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 18, 2007.

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April 28, 2010

Happy Birthday Gary!!! We love you...

May 5, 2009

Happy Birthday Gary!!!

Lynne Judge

December 6, 2008

We miss you more and more every day Gary. I love you!! Love, Lynne

Lynne Judge

May 29, 2008

We love and miss you Gary. Love, John, Lynne, Jimmy and Kevin

Lynne Judge

December 24, 2007

Dear Gary, I miss and love you so much. I will never forget your kind heart and sense of humor. Having you as an older brother was a gift. Merry Christmas "Buddy". Love, Lynne

Lisa Bosma

December 20, 2007

Dear Alan, Kim, Gayle, Dawn, Lynne & families;
Our deepest sympathies & prayers go out to you on the loss of Gary. We will always remember Christmas Eve at Aunt Marilyn's & the memories that holds for us & all our loved ones being together. We look forward to the day when we can all be together again in our Father's home in heaven.
Love from: Uncle John, Sue, Lisa, Kim & families

Ronnie, Annette, Jessica, & Jeffrey Doyle

December 19, 2007

Our condolences to the Lembke family for their loss. The Lord will wrap his arms around you and get you through the healing process, our hearts go out to you.

Richard Doyle

December 19, 2007

To the Lembke Families,
Our prayers and condolences to all. May the Lord Jesus provide the comfort and love to Gary and all his loved ones and embrace Gary to the heights of heaven.

With Love, Richard,Heike, Diane, Michelle and Mandy

Chris LaBuda

December 19, 2007

Alan and Family,

I am so sorry to hear the news. I will always remember Gary for his great sense of humor and kind heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God embrace and comfort you during these times.

Lori Markuson

December 19, 2007

Dear Gayle, Dawn, Alan, Lynne and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. My memories are from many years ago and what I remember most about Gary is that he was very shy but always had a smile! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Lori(Loftus)and Buz Markuson

Karen Judge

December 18, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please contact me if you need anything.

Fr. Dan Brandt

December 18, 2007

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Bridgeport. Gary will be remembered at Masses here. May you, his family, know the healing touch of Christ during this difficult time!

cindy groves

December 18, 2007

I don't think I will be able to make the service. Just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cindy Groves
Holiday Inn / Papa Joe's

Lisa Corsino (Loftus)

December 18, 2007

Gail, Dawn, Lynn,Alan, and family,

We were very sorry to hear about Gary's passing. Please accept our condolences to you and your families during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always,

Our love,

Aunt Barb and the Loftus family

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