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Lee Gaal Obituary
Age 68, of New Lenox, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 8, 2022, surrounded by family after a 25-year battle with cancer. Lee was born in Chicago to the late Ameletto and Elizabeth (nee Walter) Bruno. Beloved wife of Louis J. Gaal Jr (retired CPD); loving mother of Marie (Leland) Short, Jaclyn (Michael) Kashirsky, and Louis John Gaal III; cherished grandmother of Michael and Lily Short, and Chase and Austin Kashirsky; dear sister of Sr. Susan Bruno, O.S.F., Elizabeth (Gerry) Richard, the late Leonard Bruno, the late Michael Bruno, and Mary Therese (Thomas) Schwarz; loved aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Lee was a teacher for Chicago Public Schools for over 25 years. Memorials in Lee's name to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E. Francis Rd. New Lenox, IL on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 3pm - 9pm. Funeral services Friday, May 13, 2022, with prayers at the funeral home at 10:15am to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lockport, IL for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Interment Private.
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Bob King
May 12, 2022
I will always remember Lee Ann on our basketball trips. Her devotion to her family and sharp wit was always a pleasure to be around. She always brought a smile to my face!
My sincere condolences to Lou, Marie, Jackie & Louie on the passing of a brave and wonderful woman!
Love,
Bob King
Windy City Basketball Club
Mary Coughlan-Healy School
May 11, 2022
I only knew Lee a short while when I worked with her at Healy. Our interactions were always friendly and open...and usually left me smiling or laughing. She had a great sense of humor and appreciated sarcasm.
I know she was loved and I know she will be missed.
Sincerely,
Mary
Jan McCarthy (Ret. CPD)
May 11, 2022
Lou and Family --
I was so sad to see of Lee Ann's passing. Although we haven't seen each other in years, I always remember her as being a great mom, wonderful hostess and a long-term fighter of cancer. But most of all, she was kind and considerate. Prayers for Lee Ann, and your entire family.
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