Obituaries

Obituary: Leon Gamze

The father of one of Patch's good friends passed away this week.

Leon Gamze passed away this week.

He was the beloved husband of Nancy, nee Boland; loving father of Allison (Jim) Lemberg, Marla (Robin) Pendergrast, William (Dana) Cummings and Alicia Gamze; proud grandpa of Jason (Amy), Casey (Stacy) and Matthew Lemberg, Tricia Pendergrast, Christa and Katherine Cummings; and great-grandpa of Benjamin; dear brother of the late Jerry (Judy); fond uncle, cousin and friend of many.

Marla Pendergrast, the daughter of Leon Gamze, is the wife of Robin, a Patch photographer. The Pendergrast family have been big supporters of many organizations and events, including Crystal Lake Patch.

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A Chapel service will be held today (Wednesday) at 12:15 p.m. at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home , 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights.

Interment Randhill Park Cemetery.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society , 820 Davis St., Suite 400, Evanston, IL 60201.

For more information, call (847) 255-3520 or visit www.shalom2.com

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