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Kenneth Gilchrist Obituary

Gilchrist, Kenneth L. age 81, of Glen Ellyn, loving husband of 53 years to Darlene, beloved father of Scott K. (Adrianna), Teresa Sears (Forrest) Hanson, Constance L., Julie M. (John Kuhnen) Gilchrist, Bradley A. (Suzanne Mason), father-in-law of James E. Hussey. Cherished grandfather of 13. Dear brother of David Gilchrist and Carolee Rusinski. Uncle of many nieces and nephews,. Visitation Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m. at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St. Glen Ellyn. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10 a.m. at St. Petronille Catholic Church, Glen Ellyn. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Boy Scouts of America - Three Fires Council, 415 N Second St., St. Charles, IL. 60174-9990 appreciated. Funeral info: 630-469-0032.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 2, 2010.

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John Neesley

August 3, 2010

Ken Was a GREAT Scouter -- We'll miss him. We appreciate all he did for young people.

Margie Brinales

August 3, 2010

We played poker on the train to and from downtown for just about 15 years. Same train, same car, same seat every morning & night. Every day, rain or shine. Like the post office we used to say. So many laughs. Best memory was when Ken and our other poker-train buddies took me out one night to the old Jonathans and told me I needed to meet some nice guy. Funny thing is I did that night and Ken & Darlene came to our wedding party. That was 22 years ago now. Great memories. Ken was a good friend and our prayers go out to Ken's family.

Rick Perez

August 2, 2010

My sincere sympathy to the Gilchrist Family on the passing of Kenneth. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Former neighbor Rick Perez

Robert Hickerson

August 2, 2010

Dal: My sympathy and love for you. We all had many good years.
Bob Hickerson

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