Obituary for Bruce F. Gyrion
Bruce Gyrion, age 75, of Knox, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017. Bruce was born July 28, 1941 in Niagara, WI, to Robert and Grace (Cleveland) Gyrion.
Bruce dedicated his life to public service. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving from 1959 to 1962. In June of 1966, he joined the Chicago Police Department, serving and protecting for 31 years and retiring as a Sergeant. Bruce spent the last 21 years as a US Marshall.
The son of Robert and Grace and brother of Joan and Diana, Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 55 and a half years, Kathleen (Green) Gyrion. They married June 1, 1961 in Chicago, IL, and had four children: Kevin (Karen), Mark (Kimberly), Brian, and Michelle. He had 11 grandchildren: Megan (Jim), Robert, Kyle, Adam (Callie), Aaron, Alexis, Ryan, Timmy, Tommy, Briana, and Brandon. Bruce also leaves behind five great grandchildren: Robert, Bennett, Scarlett, Benjamin, and Jameson. Bruce was also a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 5, 2017 10-11am at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, with at funeral service at 11am.
Also there will be a visitation, Thursday, April 6, from 3-9pm at the Richard Midway Funeral Home at
5749 South Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
Burial will take place Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:00am Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
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Bruce dedicated his life to public service. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving from 1959 to 1962. In June of 1966, he joined the Chicago Police Department, serving and protecting for 31 years and retiring as a Sergeant. Bruce spent the last 21 years as a US Marshall.
The son of Robert and Grace and brother of Joan and Diana, Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 55 and a half years, Kathleen (Green) Gyrion. They married June 1, 1961 in Chicago, IL, and had four children: Kevin (Karen), Mark (Kimberly), Brian, and Michelle. He had 11 grandchildren: Megan (Jim), Robert, Kyle, Adam (Callie), Aaron, Alexis, Ryan, Timmy, Tommy, Briana, and Brandon. Bruce also leaves behind five great grandchildren: Robert, Bennett, Scarlett, Benjamin, and Jameson. Bruce was also a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 5, 2017 10-11am at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, with at funeral service at 11am.
Also there will be a visitation, Thursday, April 6, from 3-9pm at the Richard Midway Funeral Home at
5749 South Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
Burial will take place Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:00am Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
5
Apr
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
1600 S. Heaton St.
Knox, IN 46534
Funeral Service April 5, 2017 11:00am at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Visitation Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 3-9pm at he Richard Midway Funeral Home. 5749 S. Archer Ave. Chicago, IL 60638 Burial will take place at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:00am
Cemetery Details
Location
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W. Hoff Rd.
Elwood, IL 60421
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