James Gibisch's Obituary
James G. Gibisch passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of November 6, 2022, at the age of 96. He and his beloved wife, Shirley, had just celebrated 76 years of a loving and wonderful marriage on November 2nd.
Born in Chicago on August 4, 1926, to Florence and George Gibisch, he had one brother, George, Jr. (deceased).
Jim, a veteran of World War II, married his sweetheart upon returning home from the service, and soon became a loving family man. Jim and Shirley enjoyed taking road trips around the country and spent many sunny days making cherished memories boating, swimming, and fishing with their family.
He was the loving father of Sandra Weise and Glenn Gibisch, cherished grandfather of Kristie Blunck (Jayson), Stephanie Zuniga (Jason), and Kate McGovern (Shane), and great-grandfather of Jacob and Kaden Blunck, Xander and Ben Zuniga, and Raine and Claire McGovern. He was the fond uncle of Sharon (Bob) Rozycki, Linda Pasma, Phillip (Cheryl) Gibisch, and Jim Gibisch.
A visitation will be held at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe, Decatur, IL on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 3:00 followed by services at 4:00. Interment will be at Mt. Emblem Cemetery, 520 E. Grand, Elmhurst IL on Monday at 2:00.
Condolences may be sent to James’s family at www.moranandgoebel.com
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