Jack Dee Gaines

1957 - 2017

Jack Dee Gaines obituary, 1957-2017, Loves Park, IL

BORN

1957

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Sunset Funeral Home

8800 North Alpine Road

Machesney Park, Illinois

Jack Gaines Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 18, 2017.

Jack Dee Gaines, 60, of Loves Park, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017. Born February 22, 1957 in Rockford, IL. Son of Danny and Betty (Rose) Gaines. Veteran of the United States Army. He was employed as an over the road truck driver. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 325. He found enjoyment in camping, fishing, spending time with his children and family, watching the Chicago Bears, helping on his son's farm. He was extremely funny and loved to laugh. He was known to be a great "supervisor" and friend.

Survived by his children, Timothy D. Gaines, Amanda C. Gaines, Scotty C. Gaines; grandchildren, Adalynn Poonpanich, Gracelynn Schlesner; siblings, Gail Gaines Daubert (Jim Puklin), Lisa Gaines Ekedahl, John (Liz) Gaines; former wife and mother of his children, Jacque R. Gaines. Predeceased by his parents.

Funeral Service at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 22 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park. Visitation at 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 21 at Sunset Funeral Home. Burial at a later date. To share a condolence www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com

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December 20, 2017

Bruce Coleman

I worked with Jack for over 10 yrs. We were friends from the start. Fred Rux had become a dear friend of mine since the beginning and we occasionally did breakfast before work on friday at the restaurant on the corner of Blackhawk and 11th. We would see Jack coming in off the road some of those mornings and he would join us. He would have a bloody mary many times for breakfast and tell jokes and laugh with us. He loved conversation and was always joking around. We just had the discussion in which my 49ers Robbie Gould (ex-Bear) just kicked 5 field goals to beat Chicago. This is how I remember Jack. May God bless you all. RIP Jack

December 20, 2017

You have my heartfelt condolences. I pray 'the God of tender mercies' grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

December 20, 2017

Jack was a co worker, he was a great person. My sincerest condolences to Scott, Tim and Amanda. RIP Jack..

Jean Satmary
Chicago, IL

December 20, 2017

Jack was our neighbor, he was a wonderful man. My sincerest condolences to Scott, Tim and Amanda.. We will miss him dearly.. RIP Jack.. From: neighbors, Lynn, Jake and Tracey.

December 20, 2017

Kathleen Penewell

December 20, 2017

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December 19, 2017

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December 19, 2017

Debi Traver

So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. To Lisa, Adam and the rest of the family my sincerest sympathy. I've let the Traver's know as there are so many fond memories of living across the street. Debi Traver

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