John C. Gamble

1938 - 2015

John C. Gamble obituary, 1938-2015

BORN

1938

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home

400 Pulaski Road

Calumet City, Illinois

John Gamble Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 8, 2015.

John C. Gamble,age 77. Longtime resident of Burnham. At rest March 7th, 2015. Beloved husband of Arlene nee Nowak. Loving father of James (Kathy), Bob (Debra), Lance, Louis (Trina) Gamble, Erica Gambino and Derek (Sarah) Lane. Proud grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 1. Dearest brother of Trish (The late Kenneth) Hobin, Mary (Bob) Van Olmen and Jane (Rich) September. Fond uncle and dear friend to many. Visitation Tuesday March 10,2015 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home 400 Pulaski Rd. (154th St.) Calumet City. Chapel Service Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment Oakland Memory Lanes Cemetery. Past President of the Calumet City Little League for many years. Retired employee of Inland Steel. Memorials made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Info: 708-862-5454 or www.hennessynowak.com

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March 12, 2015

Barry Baumeister

RIP John. Mine and Chuck Gregory's condolences to the family

March 11, 2015

Dave Lewis

Arlene,Erica & Derek I am So very Sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with You and Your Family.

March 11, 2015

Arlene and family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.


Gayle Shelton DeLand fl

March 10, 2015

Ed & Honey Nowak

Arlene, Erica, Derek and all the Gamble family. We were saddened to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless all!

March 10, 2015

Epperson Family

Bob,
Your father was a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you and your family. Sorry for your loss.

March 10, 2015

Robert Hurley

He was the coolest dad with his hair slicked back ,May god be with you all at your time of need.

March 10, 2015

Sherri Pallick

Bob and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. He made such a difference in people's lives. May God bless you during this difficult time and may God give you strength.

March 9, 2015

Janell Kelley

Jim, Bob, Lance and Louie - I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the many memories you have of time shared with your Dad.

March 9, 2015

Faye Rzonca

I am truly sorry for all of the family of your huge loss, Louis and Trina, my heart breaks for u, this man has been a inspiration to your family, a rock to all of all. I worked at Calumet with both of u and I am grateful to this man to have made that possible for bringing u in the world, great people. May God be with u thru this hard time, but knowing he is in a better place. Hearts will be so heavy for a long time and the holidays will never be the same, that empty spot, of the glory he is having and be at peace.

March 9, 2015

Christine Dziadon

I'm so sorry for your loss.. My prayers are with all of you. Big hugs!! Love, Christine

March 8, 2015

Madeline Finley

Bob, Debbie, and Michael. Soo sorry to hear of your loss of this special man.May you find peace and comfort in your hearts knowing he was such a wonderful role model for his family. Memories are everything. Keep them close. Thinking of you during this time.

March 8, 2015

Kelly Jo Hobin

Uncle John, may you now be free of pain and rest in peace. I love you so much. Till we meet again.

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