Gary Joseph Held's obituary , Passed away on April 13, 2025 in Raymond, Illinois

Gary Joseph Held

February 19, 1948 - April 13, 2025 (77 years old)

Raymond, Illinois

Gary Joseph Held's obituary , Passed away on April 13, 2025 in Raymond, Illinois
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Gary Joseph Held

February 19, 1948 - April 13, 2025 (77 years old)

Raymond, Illinois

Gary Joseph Held Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 13, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Gary Joseph Held of Raymond, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Joseph Held to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph George and Eugenia Mae Held (Gilpin); his wife Janet Irene Hough; and his siblings, Gloria Stockham and Gerald Held.

He is survived by: his children, Jodi Springer (Ed) of Tremont, IL, Justin Held of Morrisonville, IL and Damon Held (Lauren) of Auburn, IL; his grandchildren, Christian, Dylan, Reed and Adler; his great grandchild Braxtyn; and his brothers, Bill Held (Bev) of Raymond, IL and Donnie Held (Elaine) of Farmersville, IL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 25th 2025 at 9:30 AM and from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Raymond Catholic Church (406 Mc Elroy St, Raymond, IL 62560). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, April 25th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials in Gary's honor may be made to either St. Raymond Catholic Church or to Raymond Ambulance Service.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home and Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Homes



Fri

Apr 25

Visitation

St. Raymond Catholic Church
406 Mc Elroy St, Raymond, IL 62560

Fri

Apr 25

Visitation

St. Raymond Catholic Church
406 Mc Elroy St, Raymond, IL 62560

Fri

Apr 25

Funeral Mass

St. Raymond Catholic Church
406 Mc Elroy St, Raymond, IL 62560

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April 20, 2025

Trela Cain wrote a sympathy message

“Jodi,I am so so sorry about your father's death. I know you were very close. I want to be at the services but won't be able to attend .I have to work. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family.You have my deepest sympathy.love you ,Trela Cain”


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