Gary D. Garland
septiembre 8, 1948 -
abril 13, 2015
Veterano de EE.UU.
Gary D. Garland a resident of North Chicago, formerly of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015 at the James Lovell VA Medical Center in North Chicago, IL.
Born on September 8, 1948, in Kenosha, Gary was the son of the late Donald and Shirley (Vernezze) Garland.
He attended Mary D. Bradford High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 3, 1966, serving during the Vietnam War and received his honorable discharge on August 20, 1968.
On July 15, 1972, in Chicago, IL, Gary was united in marriage to Shirley Cameron. She preceded him in death on July 28, 2008.
Gary was proud to serve his country and became active and involved with several surrounding area veteran’s organizations. Most notably, he served as the 5th District Commander of the Illinois VFW.
He is survived by his children, Scott (Patti) Garland and Julie (Angela Petroshius) Garland; two brothers, Walter (Jeanie) and Kenneth (Kim) Kukawski; and his granddaughter, Amber Garland.
Along with his parents and wife, Gary was preceded in death by his step father, Walter Kukawski and a sister, Janice Sherman.
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Private entombment will be held in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
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J. D. Spindler,VFW PDC,NCAGary, will be missed by all of his VFW buddies and friends, God Bless
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Thomas WaltnburgVFW Post 2486 sends our heartfelt condolences
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Julius C. TorrenttOn behalf of the board of officers staff and members of the Joshua W. Harris Brookfield memorial Post # 2868. Please accept our deepesst condolences and sympathy for your loss your family are in our prayers . Julius C. Torrentt Post Commander 8844 W. Ogden Ave Brookfield , Ill. 60513
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Paul KallembachTo the family of Gary and the Comrade members of the VFW 5th District. Please accept my condolences on the loss of Gary. The World is a little less today after the loss of a great man and a great Veteran who served a great Country and a great VFW organization. He made a difference and the world is a better place for it. RIP
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Eleanora TannerThe Tanner Family wishes to express their sadness for your lost. We're keeping The Garland Family in prayer. Eleanora Tanner
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Sandra NicholsSo sorry for your lost, my prays are with you all. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
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JulieMy heart is heavy as I send my sincerest sympathies to Patti and Scott during this sad and difficult time. May your grief be eased with the wonderful memories of a good man and a life, well lived. Godspeed - Julie
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Brian and Patty DeLanceyJulie and family, we are keeping you, Angela and the rest of your family in our prayers during this difficult time. We ate here should you need us.
