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In Memory of

Owen Gillespie

April 1, 1916 - December 22, 2012
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Owen Gillespie was the beloved husband of the late Lillian Gillespie. Loving father of Carole (John) Rasmussen and Pam (Tom) Fattore. Devoted grandfather of Becky, Andy, Peter and Laura. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Born April 1, 1916 in Glasgow, Scotland, he passed away Dec. 22, 2012 at home. He was a retired production manager at Stewart-Warner. He served in the Pacific as an Army Medic in WWII. He was a former member of the Chicago Police Auxiliary Squad. He was an avid fisherman and gardener, as well as being a loyal Cubs fan. Memorials/donations may be made to Honor Flight Chicago, 938 W. Montana St., Chg., IL 60614. Visitation Thursday at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a service at 7:00 p.m. Interment private. Info 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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"God bless you and keep you close. I will always remember how you sang "Red River Valley" at our family events and all the trips to the zoo and the Dells." Ginny Folsom (Donie, TX)

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