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Rhea Gumbel Obituary

Gumbel, Rhea LeCesne age 87, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 6th, 2008. Born August 15, 1920, in New Orleans, LA. to Adrian and Adele LeCesne. Proceeded in death by 11 adored brothers and sisters. Beloved wife of the late Judge Richard D. Gumbel, Jr., devoted mother of Gregory (Marcy) Gumbel, Bryant (Hillary) Gumbel, Rhonda (Joseph) Gumbel-Thomas, and Renee Gumbel-Farrahi, proud grandmother of 8, Michelle, Bradley, Jillian, Christina, Jason, Bill, Nicole, and Danielle, great-grandmother of Mikaela. Also loved and cherished by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation Monday, May 12th, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services Tuesday, May 13th, at 11 a.m. Both to be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church 5472 S. Kimbark in Chicago. For information call: 773-846-6133

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 11, 2008.

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Mimi Powe

May 28, 2008

My Dearest Rhonda:
Every loss is different to everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family (each and every one). I have sent you an e-mail and am praying for Rhea and Richard daily.

Love,

Mimi Powe

Debbie Ross

May 21, 2008

Mrs. Gumbel will forever be a part of my fondest memories on Ellis and baseball in the park. Greg, Bryan, Rhonda and Rnee, thanks for sharing your mom.

Love you and God bless,
Debbie Ross

Rachel Smith Kovarsky

May 21, 2008

Our condolences to the entire Gumbel family. Please know that you are in our prayers.

Cheryl Briscoe

May 21, 2008

Dear Rhonda & Family,
You have our prayers and deepest sympathies. May God keep and bless you and your family.

Drayton Patterson

May 20, 2008

Rhonda and family, My condolences are extended to all of you along with my prayers and positive thoughts...Drayton

LaVerne Jankowski

May 17, 2008

My condolences to Rhea's family. I worked with her at the Department of Human Services and she was a very dear friend to me. She made working there so much nicer. I wished I would have gotten in touch with her during the last few years. Rest in peace with our Father, Rhea. Love your friend, LaVerne Jankowski

Kirk Willis

May 16, 2008

My deepest condolences to the Gumbels. Another great member of the STA family has now rejoined other STA folks in heaven. I have known your mom since growing up as a student, altar boy, choir boy adult etc. Mrs. Gumbel is the epitome of a strong Catholic/Christian woman. May she rest in peace.

John Kappel

May 12, 2008

Bryant and families, please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. St. Thomas the Apostle parrish brings many fond memories of close friendships as we grew up, studied, served as alter boys and our mothers worked together in the school office during the mid 50's. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Cindy and John Kappel

Stan and Georgette Kulasik & Family

May 11, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. Your mom always had a sparkle in her eye and smile for all she met. God bless her.

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