Richard K. Gilchrist Obituary

Name: Celebration of life
Start: 2023-03-31T15:30:00
End: 2023-03-31T15:30:00
Location: New Community Christian Church

We are sad to announce that on March 10, 2023, at the age of 90, Richard K. Gilchrist (Morris, Illinois), born in Chicago, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Ida Mae (Kallman); and his wife Donna Gilchrist (Daily). He is survived by: his daughters, Penny Graham (Scott), Barb Spelde (Ken) and Bev Halliday (Tim); his brothers, Dave Gilchrist (Linda) and John D. Gilchrist (Sharon); and his siblings-in-law, Larry Daily (LaVerta) and Joanne Helland (Jerry). He is also survived by nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dick's name can be made to Illinois Veterans Home of LaSalle, 1015 O'Conor Ave., LaSalle, IL, 61301.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home

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Mar 31

Celebration of life

New Community Christian Church
705 E Washington St, Morris, IL 60450

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Mar 31

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New Community Christian Church
705 E Washington St, Morris, IL 60450

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Mar 31

Inurnment

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

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Mar 31

Burial

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

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