John Gillis's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2021 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina

John Gillis

November 11, 1935 - January 7, 2021 (85 years old)

Whispering Pines, North Carolina

John Gillis's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2021 in Whispering Pines, North Carolina

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Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory

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John Gillis

November 11, 1935 - January 7, 2021 (85 years old)

Whispering Pines, North Carolina

John Gillis Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Gillis of Whispering Pines, North Carolina, born in Faribault, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 85, on January 7, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Gillis or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Gillis and Ann David Gillis; his wife Joan Marie Gillis; and his siblings, Bernadette Gillis Conner, Mary Gillis Smuda, Theresa Gillis Dorweiller and Jerome "Dutch" Gillis.

He is survived by: his children, John Alan Gillis of Oak Island, NC, Mary Knox (Douglas) of New Freedom, PA, Joseph Gillis (Carrie) of Westfield, IN and Martin Gillis of Minnestrista, MN; and his siblings, David Gillis (Betty) of So and Barbara Callstrom (Alan) of Lakeville, MN.. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory



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June 18

Visitation

Divine Mercy Catholic Church
139 Mercy Dr, Faribault, MN 55021

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June 18

Rosary

Divine Mercy Catholic Church
139 Mercy Dr, Faribault, MN 55021

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June 18

Mass of Christian Burial

Divine Mercy Catholic Church
139 Mercy Dr, Faribault, MN 55021

Fri

June 18

Burial

Calvary Cemetery
3415 Calvary Dr, Faribault, MN 55021

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