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Ralph "Jack" Gale

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Ralph Gale Obituary

Ralph "Jack" Gale, age 88, longtime resident of Elmhurst, Army Veteran of WWII with service in the Pacific Theatre; beloved husband of the late Jean K., nee Kerkoch; loving father of Cindy (Gary) Leonard, Gregory, Jeffrey (Sophia) and the late Dian; proud grandfather of Elizabeth (Dominic) Sepich and Daniel Leonard and Garrett, Weston and Margaret Gale. Visitation June 22, Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and June 23, Wednesday, 8:15 a.m. until time of funeral 9:15 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Interment Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 651 W. Washington Blvd., Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60661. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Jun. 22, 2010.

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June 24, 2010

Dear Gale Family,

How deeply saddened I was to hear of Jack's passing. I miss him as well as Jeannie but in a way I'll be able to visit them often.
The 2010 Garden at the entrance of St. Mary's is dedicated in the memory of Jack Gale.

With my deepest sympathy,

Joyce Vertovec
"The Cemetery Lady"

The Gibbons Family

June 22, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Marty Young

June 22, 2010

Jeff - You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. May your memories bring you some comfort and may peace come to your hearts.

June 21, 2010

It was a pleasure to meet your father at the engagement party and wedding of Liz and Dominic. We are very sorry for your loss, we know this is a very difficult time. Annette, PJ and Colleen Wieczorek

Doug Kerkoch

June 21, 2010

I'm sad for the loss of my Uncle Jack, yet glad he is back with Aunt Jean where he belongs.
My fondest memory was when the two of us drove to Crater Lake in Oregon. Little did I know Uncle Jack hated heights, and having a 17 year old behind the wheel on a windy mountain road must have been terrifying. Yet we had a wonderful day trip together that I will never forget.

Doug Kerkoch

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