Gary M Lamb's Obituary
Gary M. Lamb, 65, of Mason, IL passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at his home after a courageous battle against cancer. He was born January 10, 1945 in Parker Township, Clark County, IL, the son of Clifford Stinson Lamb and Thelma Irene Beasley Lamb. On September 14, 2004, he married Mary Margaret Underwood Christianson in Effingham, IL. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lamb of Mason, IL; son, Kenny (Brenda Tull) Lamb of Shumway, IL; son, Neal (Crystal) Lamb of Greenup, IL; son, Dalton Lamb at home; daughter, Angie (Doug Sowers) Williams of Mattoon, IL; step-son, Christopher Christianson at home; step-daughter, Stephanie Christianson at home; sister, Carley Glidewell and husband John of Casey, IL; sister, Dixie Czerwonka and husband Richard of Casey, IL; sister, Marsha Millam and husband Dennis of Casey, IL; grandchildren, Nicholas, Danny, Amanda, Abbi, Eli, Caleb and Jacob and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Cindy Brandenburg; brother in law, Jerry Brandenburg and nephew, Rodney Brandenburg all of Casey, IL. Gary was a US Navy Vietnam veteran, where he served as a Gunner's Mate. He enjoyed spending time with his animals, his family, and especially his children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery with Graveside Military Rites by the Casey VFW and Hazel Dell American Legion. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the family c/o Markwell Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Casey, IL 62420 or Lincolnland Hospice, 405 South Banker Street, Effingham, IL 62401. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, June 29, 2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Tuesday, June 29, 2010 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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