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Gaik, John C. 77, of Edison Park; U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Beloved husband of Erica (nee Polz), loving father of Pamela (Troy Vanden Bosch) Gaik, dear brother of Lorraine Gehring, loving uncle "Unkie" of Blanche, Mark and John Gehring. Visitation Sunday from 3 until 8 p.m. at The M. J. Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago. In State Monday 10 AM at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5650 N. Canfield, Chicago. Service 11 AM. Cremation Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Road, Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076. For information 773-631-1240, 847-823-6540 or www.suerth.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Clarence & Marilyn Schawk
October 9, 2005
Dear Erica & Pam,
Please accept our sympathy for the loss of your husband and father John. We are sorry but we will not be at the service on Monday.
John was the greatest, he always was there whenever we needed him, and always did a perfect job.
A memorial to the Alzheimers Assoc. will be sent in honor of John.
Thank you Pam for notifying us at Corp. God bless you both.
Love, Clarence & Marilyn
Tom and Maureen Soller
October 9, 2005
Erica and Pam: Please accept our sincerest condolences on the death of your beloved husband/father. We will keep all of you in our prayers. May God Bless you both with strength and fond memories.
Carol and Gary DuBois
October 9, 2005
Dear Erica and Pam,
We were so saddened to hear of John's passing. Our time at St. Paul gave us fond memories of special people such as John. Our sincere condolences to you.
Richard and Paula Brady
October 8, 2005
You were a great friend and I will miss you.
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