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Gladys Joy DeCaire

1933 - 2013

BORN

1933

DIED

2013

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Mundelein, Illinois

Gladys DeCaire Obituary

DeCaire, Gladys Joy 80 of Wildwood, passed away on Wednesday, August 21 at her home with family by her side. She was born May 7, 1933 in Alpena, Michigan, the daughter of Sadie Haken Ruell. She was married to John Allan DeCaire on December 27, 1951 at St. Anne Church in Alpena, Michigan. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother. From 1974 until 1992, she worked at Winchester House as a nurse's aide. Gladys is survived by her husband, John, her children John II (Susan Hawkins), Laurie, Maryann (Paul Bauschke), Kathleen (Brian Aden), her grandchildren Tallulah, Elliott, Julia, Colin, Perry, Chloe, Jack and Abigail. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) or No Kid Hungry (www.nokidhungry.org). For information visit www.kristanfuneralhome.com or call 847-566-8020.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 24, 2013.

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Pat Decaire

August 30, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 24, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family. Find solace in the fact that our Heavenly Father knows what you are going through. He is “greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.” (1 John 3:20) Continue to rely on Him for strength during this difficult time.

Debra Brown

August 24, 2013

Please accept my sincere condolences for the death of your dear love one. May the God of all comfort comfort you in your time of sorrow.

August 24, 2013

Dearest John and family, please accept our condolences. We are sorry for your loss. May the Father of tender mercies and the God of all confort give you the strength to cope during this difficult time.

Marcia Ketterman

August 23, 2013

Maryann,
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I know your mother meant so much to you. Love and prayers sent to you and your family.

Susan Hawkins

August 23, 2013

“Every blade in the field, every leaf in the forest, lays down its life in its season, as beautifully as it was taken up.” -(Henry David Thoreau)

Joy was a beautiful person who will be missed.

Margot Surridge

August 23, 2013

Maryann,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your mother. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

John and Janet Pokorney

August 22, 2013

We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our prayers go out over the miles that God brings you peace and helps you cope. Love to all...

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