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Gust Chalmers Obituary

Chalmers, Gust M. age 47, suddenly, beloved husband of Deborah (nee Costello), loving father of Amy (Mark) Worley, Nicole, Brittney, Stephanie and Rachel, cherished grandfather of Tyler, Ricky and Jeremy, dearest son of the late Michael and Nancy, fond son-in-law of William and the late Mary Costello, proud brother of Mary (Mike) Filipello and Daniel Fellers, devoted uncle of Alex and Gino, also survived by sisters-in- laws, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles and many cousins. Funeral Thursday, 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. For info call 708-636-1200.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2006.

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Mary Filipello

November 17, 2006

Thank you for just being you. You've always been there when I needed you the most regardless of circumstances. You'll always be missed by me and my heart breaks but is healing. Gino will be your boy always. And he asks about you daily. I miss you big brother and it hurts, but I know your with momma and that makes it a little better. Your always a part of me. I love you most and miss you much.Your Little Sis

Amy Worley

November 7, 2006

Dear Dad,

I want to thank you for stepping up and being the DAD that I needed. No one will ever understand the special bond that we had from the first time I saw you until today. I am trying so hard to stay strong for the family like I know you would expect of me. But I am having such a hard time keeping it together. All I do all day long is think of your hugs and smiles. Everyone keeps telling me it will get better but I don't see how. Everythings all over and now I'm just a girl that lost her dad. I LOVE YOU DAD!! I will never forget what you taught me. I know we had our differances in the past but I thank you for helping me become the women I am today. I WILL NEVER FORGET ANYTHING ABOUT YOU! My kids will always know their papa and how much he loved them!

Jeremiah \ Butt

November 4, 2006

I'll never forget the talks we had or the promises I made to you in the back hallway. Thanks for always making me welcome in your home. To the family: Deb I love ya your like another mom to me my mother and myself are here for you when ever you need us ... Nicole I promised your Dad a few things I've always intended on keeping them and now that he is gone they mean even more to me ... the girls (Amy,Brittany,Stephanie, and Rachel) I love all of you like you were my own sister's and I'm a phone call away if you need me. I'll keep you all in my prayers.

Mike Zoulek

November 2, 2006

Gus, I haven't seen you in a number of years, but I can't believe you're gone. I remember all the good times the group of us had in Mt. Greenwood growing up. Rest in Peace and I wish strength to your family.

Barbara Lewis

November 2, 2006

To the family of Gust,

From my family to yours my deepest and most heart felt sympathy. My son plays for the Lansing Lions Widgets and I was deeply sadden to read about the passing of Gust. We played your team a few weeks ago and my son and husband really enjoyed the hot dogs and since Gust was the cook, he brought a smile to their faces. I know that no words will ever be enough, but on behalf of those of us who didn't know Gust personally but enjoyed and were touched by him, even though very simple as it was, thank you. God bless you all....

Stephanie Cahlmers

November 2, 2006

Dear Daddy,

Hello daddy..I miss you so so much I cant belive your really gone.All my nightmarse come true.You told me you were going 2 live a very long life,that your not dieing any time soon..but i guees that was a lie.And it hurts so much to know your not going 2 be there to tell me that everything okay.I love you so much.Life not going 2 be the same anymore,mommy and everyone misses you so much and thier in so much pain.I reamber when i was a little girl and you were showing me how 2 cook,i looked up at you and smile and i thought to myself wow hes the best daddy ever.As I grew up that thought stayed the same.Now Im 16 and im still your lil girl,even if your not here I will still remine your lil girl forver. I will never forget you.

Love always,
Your lil girl

denise schneider

November 1, 2006

our prayers and loved is with the whole family as we are all in awe how time was up for gus.
stay strong and always know he is there watching over all of you.
xoxo mark, denise & luke schneider

Tom Zoulek

November 1, 2006

Gussie, you were a good friend when we were growing up in Mt. Greenwood. Lots of good times over at the McDonald's house. You are in my thoughts and prayers.... may you rest in peace.....

Frank & Jane Perchez

November 1, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Rachel Chalmers

October 31, 2006

To all of us,
We lost are dad or maybe husband or brother but yeah u know what i mean we all are sad and lost we don't now what to do we all love him so much.As his daughter all i want to say is daddy i love u and miss u!!

this what i my friend told me she found on the internet but i just want to tell everyone this

Daddy i left my light on becuase i was wondering if u are going to come home and give a kiss good night!!!

Jensen Family

October 31, 2006

Debbie & Family -
I cannot imagine your sorrow. We will miss Gust - his quiet pride in all his daughters, his sense of humor, and his presence. Our heart goes out to you all,

Debbie Chalmers

October 31, 2006

I've lost My Best Friend, My Love and My Whole LIFE!!!!!! Gus, I'll never understand Why you left me? I don't know what I will do without you.The Girls and I are all hurting so much. God you didn't need my Gus nor did You Nancy and Mike? So why is he gone? WHY? WHY? WHY? My heart is broken and will never be repaired. Gus, I told you the nite you died I will LOVE YOU Forever and I will! No one will ever replace you and I never plan on replacing you. Until we can be together Again my GUS.......Watch over me and the Girls and let me know you're there every once in a while.
I LOVE YOU, MY BEST FRIEND, MY LOVE MY LIFE. Good Bye Gus!
Your Wife Foreverr,
Debbie
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Linda Mowatt

October 31, 2006

Debbie & Family and to Mary & Mike
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Shorty, myself and my family will miss Gussie. He was a good friend to us all.
love-Shorty, Linda & the Wendt family

fran child

October 31, 2006

Some of the good in all our live,s has left us.

dorothy kalafut

October 31, 2006

debbie and family,
i know there is nothing anyone can say to make you feel better right now but take comfort in knowing how many people care and support your family in your time of need and after. your family is kind and i pray for u all.im so sorry for your loss and i hope you help each other to be strong. my prayers are with you all.

Terry Link

October 31, 2006

To Debbie & Family, My deepest Sympathy for the loss of Gust, he was a good husband and a good father he will be missed by all......from The Link Family

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