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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Christopher Gherity
Christopher
Gherity
Jan 31, 1957 — Mar 2, 2015
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Christopher Gherity 58 of Kingston, IL died March 2, 2015 in his home. He was born January 31, 1957 in Lansing, MI and was the son of James and Ermadell Gherity.
Chris worked for many years in the trucking industry as a driver, broker and operations manager. Then in remodeling an apartment building in Rockford, IL and finally managing the family tree farm and caring for his elderly parents. He was known for his sense of humor that could always make you laugh. He has a big heart and wanted to help everyone.
He was a graduate of DeKalb High School and attended classes at Kishwaukee Community College. His hobbies included working with his large bike collection, working with friends on tractors for tractor pull competitions, and on race cars, both stock cars and sports cars.
Survivors include; his father James Gherity of Kingston, daughter Jamie (Mike) Jackson of Belvidere, son Jason (Christine) Courtney of Willowbrook, IL. Stepdaughter Angela (Chris) Mannes of Tennessee, a brother Shawn (Deborah) Gherity of Indiana and his grandchildren; Jake, Haley, Christian, Cami, and Isabella. And many more family members and close friends including Deborah Miller, Chrissy Lee and Steve Marchlewicz.
He was preceded in death by his mother Delle Gherity and stepson Jason Taylor.
He was a loving son, dad and friend and will be greatly missed.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:00am at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Linderman officiating. Cremation will take place after the service at Finch Crematory. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence please visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.
Service:
Saturday, March 7, 2015
10:00am
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home
Visitation:
Friday, March 6, 2015
5:00pm-7:00pm
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home
Chris worked for many years in the trucking industry as a driver, broker and operations manager. Then in remodeling an apartment building in Rockford, IL and finally managing the family tree farm and caring for his elderly parents. He was known for his sense of humor that could always make you laugh. He has a big heart and wanted to help everyone.
He was a graduate of DeKalb High School and attended classes at Kishwaukee Community College. His hobbies included working with his large bike collection, working with friends on tractors for tractor pull competitions, and on race cars, both stock cars and sports cars.
Survivors include; his father James Gherity of Kingston, daughter Jamie (Mike) Jackson of Belvidere, son Jason (Christine) Courtney of Willowbrook, IL. Stepdaughter Angela (Chris) Mannes of Tennessee, a brother Shawn (Deborah) Gherity of Indiana and his grandchildren; Jake, Haley, Christian, Cami, and Isabella. And many more family members and close friends including Deborah Miller, Chrissy Lee and Steve Marchlewicz.
He was preceded in death by his mother Delle Gherity and stepson Jason Taylor.
He was a loving son, dad and friend and will be greatly missed.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:00am at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Linderman officiating. Cremation will take place after the service at Finch Crematory. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence please visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.
Service:
Saturday, March 7, 2015
10:00am
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home
Visitation:
Friday, March 6, 2015
5:00pm-7:00pm
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home
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