Bernard Gantenbein Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bernard Gantenbein (Carbondale, Illinois), born in Olney, Illinois, whose life came to an end on April 29, 2024 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bernard Gantenbein to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Bernard is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Bernard's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bernard Gantenbein and Catherine Gantenbein (Zimmerle); and his sister-in-law Ressie Gantenbein. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Gantenbein (Lipe); his daughter Carolyn Skouby (Brian) of DeSoto, IL.; his siblings, Robert "Bob" Gantenbein and Cathy King of Olney, IL; his friend Loretta Seibert of Carbondale, IL; and his pet Bo of Carbondale, IL..

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bernie's honor to Alzheimer's Association of Illinois or Hospice of Southern Illinois.