Brian Cary Salm

1974 - 2017

Brian Cary Salm obituary, 1974-2017, Gurnee, IL

BORN

1974

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Marsh Funeral Home

305 N Cemetery Rd

Gurnee, Illinois

Brian Salm Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 9, 2017.

Brian C. Salm, 43 of Gurnee was born March 14, 1974 in Milwaukee, WI and passed away suddenly December 6, 2017. Brian was the beloved husband of Michelle M. (nee Sapp); loving father of Makena N. Salm; devoted son of Cary and Barbara Salm; dear brother of Christopher (Catherine) Salm; cherished grandson of Mary (late Edward) Salm and Vernon (late Noel) Garrison; dear son-in-law of Virden and Beverly Sapp; fond brother-in-law of Mark (Kirsten) Sapp, Dr. Brian (Leigh) Sapp and Lisa (Jason) Selders. Visitation will be Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 3-8 PM at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 N. Cemetery Road, Gurnee and Friday, December 15 from 10:00 AM until the time of funeral service 11:00 AM at United Methodist Church of Libertyville, 429 Brainerd Avenue, Libertyville. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Brian C. Salm Memorial Fund (for Makena Salm Education) c/o Marsh Funeral Home appreciated.

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December 15, 2017

Coworker

Laura and Jim Lugge

Thoughts and prayers from the Lugge family.

December 15, 2017

Rick and Kathy Myers

Barb & Carey:

We wish we could be with you today. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.

We love you both,

Rick and Kathy Myers

December 14, 2017

Katie Denny

Dear Chris and Family,
Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Much love,
Katie (Pannell) and Carson Denny

December 13, 2017

Christine Liu

Sending our deepest condolences. Praying for you and your daughter during this tough time. I personally highly recommend griefshare.org as a great resource to find a local support group for you and your family members that might benefit.

December 12, 2017

Abbey Dal Bello

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Salm and Sapp families. I am so very sorry for your loss. Brian will be missed dearly. Thank you for posting the wonderful photo album - these pictures are full of beautiful memories and joy. Love, Abbey DalBello

December 11, 2017

Victoria Coleman

State Farm bonded us not only as coworkers, but family. I'm so very grateful for the Salm family. My prayers go out to you Cary, Barb, Michele, Makena,Kona, and Chris; along with the rest of the family. Love,Victoria

December 11, 2017

Joanie Dotzman

Sending loving thoughts and prayers to the entire Salm family at this very sad time. May God's love guide you all to peace, a place to share beautiful memories together & comfort at this most difficult time.

December 10, 2017

Melinda Hubbard

Michelle - I am so very sorry to hear the news. My family and I will be keeping you and your daughter in our thoughts and prayers.

Much love,
Mindy (Murray) Hubbard

December 10, 2017

Mary Ann & Jerry Kever

Our thoughts and prayers are with Michelle, Cary, Barb and Chris on the loss of Brian. We trust the many prayers you receive will see you through this time.

December 10, 2017

Janine Ursin

Words cannot express how shocked and saddened we all are as a family. He will be remembered and missed by all. Stay strong Michelle. You and Makena are surrounded by family and friends that love you dearly. Sending you both big hugs and prayers.

December 10, 2017

Fay O'

We are saddened to hear of your loss. What a special person he was! He will truly be missed. What a sweet and loving dad, husband and son! Love and prayers Fay and Terry

December 10, 2017

Jenni Dunlap

Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May you experience some comfort, love, and strength from all the prayers for you at this time.

December 10, 2017

Tejal Mehta

Thinking of you and Makena. So sorry I for your loss. Sending you love and strength!

December 10, 2017

Connie & Andy Riggs

Michelle,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathies.

December 10, 2017

Ryan O'Donnell

Michelle, so very sorry to hear the news. We are keeping you in our thoughts. Ryan and Natasha

December 10, 2017

Gail & Michael Pecora

We send our love and prayers to Barb, Cary, Makena and Michelle, and the Salm Family at this very sad time. We are so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. May Gods love be with you all.

December 9, 2017

Deb & Jerry Phillips

Our thoughts and prayers are with Michelle, Makena, Cary and Barbara at this time. So very sorry to hear of your loss. May God's love, peace, comfort and guidance be with you all. Deb & Jerry Phillips

December 9, 2017

Patty Wallenberg

I extend my sincere sympathy to Michelle, Makena, Barbara, Cary and their extended families. I pray that you find comfort in being together and sharing the memories of happy times.

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Dec

14

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Marsh Funeral Home

305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

Dec

15

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

United Methodist Church of Libertyville

429 Brainerd Avenue, Libertyville, IL

Dec

15

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

United Methodist Church of Libertyville

429 Brainerd Avenue, Libertyville, IL

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Marsh Funeral Home

305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

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