Eugene W. Ingram
June 2, 1955 -
February 26, 2015
Eugene W. Ingram, age 59 of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital South Shore Campus, with his loving wife, Sherry by his side.
Born in Kenosha on June 2, 1955 he was the son of the late Alvin W. and Betty L. (Luitze) Ingram.
Gene was a graduate of Zion Benton High School. He was united in marriage to Sherry Pace on July 9, 1983 at Gene’s parents’ home in Russell, IL.
He was a member of the Midwest Operating Engineers Local 150 for over thirty years. He was employed as an underground utility construction foreman.
Gene was a member of Trinity Christian Center in Zion, IL. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and landscaping.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry; his son, Jason L. (Danielle) Ingram; his grandchildren, Gavin and Ava Ingram; and his grand dog, Howie and those he considered his special family; his niece, Stephanie (Brian) King, his father-in-law, Oldridge Pace: his wife’s siblings, Linda (Steve) Poland, Vic (Denise) Pace, Rick (Mary) Pace, and Jerry (Janice) Pace, and the “daughter of his heart”, Bailey Heredia Hassett.
Gene is further survived by his siblings, Vicky (Richard) Byrd and Woodrow (Regina) Ingram.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Iva Pace and a brother-in-law Jerry Pace.
Service Info
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue. Interment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
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Jim NutterGene was a wonderful student, he was in my first class that I taught. He was a leader amongst his peers and I knew if I could win him over the rest of the kids would follow. I have never forgotten Gene and am so sorry to hear of his passing, I will be praying for his family.
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Janet NikolovskiSo sorry for your loss. 25 years ago we built a house in Winthrop Harbor and Eugene did the leveling of our land. And 15 years later did my Mom's in Winthrop Harbor. He was a kind man.
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Rebecca ByrdUncle Gene was always Soooo much fun growing up. We were sidekicks and he always made me feel loved and special as a little girl. All the memories will always be held close to my heart. I know our family will miss his laughter and the wild fun we used to have. The best thing is one day we will be together as the family God intended. NO one can change who we are...Family. My brother Stephen Ingram Byrd and I had some wonderful times as children and we will always love our uncle. Along with my brother there are great nieces and nephews in Alabama that loved their "Uncle Gene a Bug". They include Zachary (Ciera) Brown, Seth Ingram Brown, Rylea Catherine Milam, and Paxtin Abigail King. Our entire family may be miles away but our hearts ache and our loss will forever impact our lives. Rest in peace Uncle Gene you were so loved!! Thank you for leaving such a legacy of joy, laughter, and wonderful memories. You touched many peoples lives. Rebecca Lynn Byrd, Vicky Ingram Byrd's daughter
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Janet DuncanSherry, I'm so very sorry about your loss. Gene just wasn't my cousin but one of my best friends. You Know you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.. May God be with you .. Love always Joe, Janet & Justin Duncan
