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JOHN GULBRANDSEN Obituary

JOHN C. GULBRANDSEN John C. Gulbrandsen, a lifelong resident of Glen Ellyn, passed away June 12. He was the beloved husband of the late Jackie for 40 years; loving father of Mark, Karen (Patrick) Kelly and Jill (Robert) Godschall; father-in-law of Paula Gulbrandsen; dear grandfather of Kristin Kelly (Michael Stratton), Caitlin (Andy) Tremble, Colleen Kelly and Catherine Kelly, devoted son of the late Frank and Edith. The Gulbrandsen family resided in Glen Ellyn since the 1920s. John was a Glen Ellyn policeman for 13 years and retired from law enforcement after serving for 20 years as a DuPage County sheriff. In lieu of flowers, donations to DuPage County Animal Care & Control, 120 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. A private burial is scheduled for Monday, June 17 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn, IL. Arrangements were handled by Leonard Memorial Home, Glen Ellyn. For information 630-469-0032.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jun. 20, 2013.

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Karen

May 23, 2025

Missing you, Dad. Wish you were here.

Karen

June 12, 2023

Miss you Dad! Cubbies are having a rough go this season, say a few prayers. Love you!!! xoxo Karen

Karen

June 10, 2022

Daddy, I think about you and miss you everyday.

Karen Kelly

November 12, 2013

I miss you Daddy.

Bob KOSTRZESKI

June 16, 2013

Rest in peace John.

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