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“Debbie and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies for the loss of Gayle. She truly was a wonderful person and no doubt a pillar in your families...
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1 of 30 | Posted by: Randy Vogels De Pere, WI
“I remember Gayle Hendricks as a loving, fun spirited wonderful woman who always would help a neighborhood kid in need at anytime, thank upi for...
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2 of 30 | Posted by: Kelly Klein Madison, WI
“My thoughts & prayers are with your family. "Tonight when you look up, don't think of them as stars. Think of them as porch lights welcoming...
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3 of 30 | Posted by: Kathryn Stankivitz Neenah WI
“Dear John, Iris and I are so sorry to hear about Gayle. Lean on the kids to help you move on. Time will heal part of the pain. Love...
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4 of 30 | Posted by: Ron Katers Marquette MI
“Dear John and Family, Sorry we could not be with you at this time. Our thoughts are with you all. God Bless
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5 of 30 | Posted by: Roger & Mary Gilson WI
“bubba, my sincerest and deepest sympathies to you and your family on the lose of your dearest Gayle. my heart goes out to you and hope that your...
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6 of 30 | Posted by: Jim Schleis Green Bay WI
“John & family, Ruth & Jim Don & I were so sorry to read of Gayles passing. May God grant you peace and consolation.
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7 of 30 | Posted by: Don & Kate Meulemans WI
“John, I was sorry to hear that you have lost Gayle. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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8 of 30 | Posted by: Greg & Etta Katers Green Bay WI
“Dennis & I send our sincere condolences. I only knew Gayle through Kay, but she seemed to really enjoy life. Take care of yoursleves, we will...
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9 of 30 | Posted by: Mona Watermolen
“Dear Anna, Chad, and Family, My deepest sympathies to you on your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take Care, Jim...
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10 of 30 | Posted by: Jim Frailing Appleton WI
“John, Debbie, Troy & Stacey, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wish we could be home right now.
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11 of 30 | Posted by: Kristen Wishart Klunk TX
“I worked @ the St Marys site with Gayle. She always had a smile for you no matter where she saw you.She always shared her flowers with everyone. ...
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12 of 30 | Posted by: Sue Dellemann Kewaunee WI
“Carissa - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I wish I had known your mom as she surely must have been a terrific lady just by knowing you. ...
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13 of 30 | Posted by: Carolyn Johnson Green Bay WI
“John and Family, Our sympathy and prayers to all of you during this difficult time. Gayle was a great woman and her strength and love will...
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14 of 30 | Posted by: Russ and Joan Saari Abrams WI
“My Dear John,Gina,Anna,Carissa, Ruth & family: Joe & I are just devastated to hear about Gayle. She was so full of life. Even after all these...
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15 of 30 | Posted by: Donna & Joe Hollister WI
“Every time my thoughts bring me back to Gayle, I instantly can see the image of her brilliant, warm and welcoming smile that spread across her...
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16 of 30 | Posted by: Amie Secor WI
“Carissa, A poem I turn to in a time of loss: When The Unexpected Comes By M.S.Lowndes has been something that I have carried with me since my...
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17 of 30 | Posted by: Heather Delveaux WI
“Carissa: I was a member at Curves for one year a long time ago and what I remember most is your mom. What a "spark" of a lady. She was fun and...
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18 of 30 | Posted by: Kelly Ann Suda De Pere WI
“John, Gina, Anna, Carissa, and Family, So sorry to hear about Gayle! She was a wonderful lady. I have so many fond memories of playing at the...
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19 of 30 | Posted by: Trina DeTennis Middleton WI
“So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers! Gary & Linda
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20 of 30 | Posted by: Gary & Linda Krosnicki WI
“John and family, so very sorry for your loss. John, our prayers for Gayle are in our thoughts. Living in Georgia six months prevents us from...
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21 of 30 | Posted by: Dave Johnsen Alpharetta GA
“John, I am so sorry to here about Galye, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Libby Bain
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22 of 30 | Posted by: Libby Bain DePere, WI
“Gina and Darren Benz & Family our deepest sympathy. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
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23 of 30 | Posted by: Bonita, Vicki,Joe Alberts WI
“Dear Carissa, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I am sure she touched a lot of people's lives as well as their hearts. I see what a...
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24 of 30 | Posted by: Heather Piontek Green Bay WI
“Hi John, so sorry to read of Gayle's passing, you had shared the struggles last time we saw each other. Mary Lynn and I send our deepest...
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25 of 30 | Posted by: Steve Seidl WI
“Dear John, I'm very sorry to hear about Gayle. My thoughts and prayers are being said for Gayle, you and the family. Gayle was such a...
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26 of 30 | Posted by: Bob Derricks Pembine, WI
“I came to know Gayle when she worked at Curves and made it so fun for us all to work out! I don't think she met anyone who didn't become an...
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27 of 30 | Posted by: Marybeth Knight De Pere WI
“Carissa, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My mother went to heaven just 3 years agao, and not a day goes by without thinking of her. ...
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28 of 30 | Posted by: Renee Every Green Bay WI
“Dear John, Gina, Anna, Carissa and family. We were saddened to hear of Gayle's passing, but know her struggle with ALS is now over. She was a...
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29 of 30 | Posted by: Kathy and David Klein Hudson WI
“Dear John, I read where your wife Gayle passed away. I didn't really know her but, my Mom, always said, what a very nice, friendly, sweet gal she...
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30 of 30 | Posted by: Gloria Jessogne WI
Gayle Hendricks was taken into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday November 17, 2009, after a fifteen month courageous struggle with ALS. Gayle was born in De Pere to her loving and always supportive parents, Mr. James and Ruth Cornell on November 22, 1949. Gayle graduated from West De Pere High School in 1968 and went on to study Home Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She married the love of her life, Mr. John Hendricks on November 26, 1970 in De Pere. Her faithful companion John never left her side and was the pillar of strength throughout their nearly forty years of marriage. After giving birth to her three beautiful daughters, Gayle was a stay-at-home mother, instilling each of her daughters with the love and compassion she had for everyone. Her daughters were the center of her life and will take with them the lessons that Gayle took the time to patiently and lovingly teach. Gayle later worked outside the home starting her own small business Clean-A-House , which was the first, team home cleaning service in the Green By area. Gayle also was her husband John's faithful business partner for years traveling the nation and the world with John. The success of these business ventures gave Gayle much pride and continues to serve as an example of the dedication she had to her career and family Gayle's active social life was her identity. She enjoyed the wonderful vacations and week-end getaways with her husband, John and weekends in Door County with her family. She enjoyed spending summer days around the pool with her children and later grandchildren and working in the garden. She enjoyed morning coffee with her Mother Ruth. She enjoyed card games with her brothers and celebrating holidays at her home. She enjoyed her birthday clubs, her Anniversary Club, her Monday Night West De Pere "Support" Group, her Domino Club with the ladies of Lorrie Way, and her friends in the Service league of Green Bay. As a woman of deep faith, she enjoyed church on Sundays and always breakfast after. But most of all, she enjoyed days at home chatting with friends and family over coffee, donuts, breakfast cake, or McDonald's parfaits. Gayle will be missed by all. She brightened everyone's day with laughter, sarcasm, wisdom, and genuine compassion. She will be missed most by her loving husband of nearly 40 years, Mr. John Hendricks. Her three devoted daughters; Gina Benz, Anna Buboltz, and Carissa Nusbaum, and their husbands, Darrin Benz, Chad Buboltz, and Bill Nusbaum Jr. The grandchildren who were the sparkle in her eye to her last days Damon Benz, Ava Benz, Leo Benz, Ella Buboltz, Charlie Buboltz, Billy Nusbaum, Benjamin Nusbaum, and her namesake Abigayle Nusbaum. Her loving parents Mr. James and Ruth Cornell. Her sisters and brothers Pattie Nelson, Greg (Jane) Cornell, Mike (Jane) Cornell, John (Debbie) Cornell, and Joel (Cathy) Cornell. Her in-laws Rosemary (Bernard) Schwartz, James (Dawn) Hendricks, Robert G. (Donna) Hendricks, Betty (Dave) Prust, Mary Jane (Donald) Hock, Mary Ann (Don) Kanaugh, Gary (Stella) Hendricks, and Tom Hendricks. Many special nieces and nephews and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her mother- and father-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hendricks, her brother-in-law Mr. Edward Hendricks, and two very special grandmothers with whom she shared a special bond, Granny Andersen and Granny Cornell. Friends and family may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME of De Pere on Friday November 20, 2009 from 4 – 8 PM. A parish prayer service will conclude the visitation at 8 PM. Visitation will continue after 9 AM Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, De Pere, until time of service. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM at the Church with Father Tim Shillcox, O.Praem. officiating. Burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, De Pere. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send the family online condolences.
No photos have been provided by the family or the funeral home.
Visitation:
November 20 2009
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ryan Funeral Home
305 N Tenth Street
De Pere, WI 54115
Visitation:
November 21 2009
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family
1307 Lourdes Ave
De Pere, WI 54115
Funeral Service:
November 21 2009
10:30 AM
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family
1307 Lourdes Ave
De Pere, WI 54115
Interment:
November 21 2009
11:30 AM
Mt Calvary Cemetery
Main St
De Pere, WI 54115

