Jack Gansel, 76, of Oak Lawn, IL, was born July 17, 1925 and departed this life on Feb. 6, 2002. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty J. Gansel; and his brothers, Charles and Robert. He is survived by his current wife, Betty I. Gansel; his sons, Kent (Pam) and Keith (Cindy); his stepdaughter, Garnet (Tasi Koutsis); grandchildren, Eric, Kyle, Kerry, Katie, Christopher and Kent Jr.; greatgrandchildren, Damien and Victoria. Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Thompson and Kuenster Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at Thompson and Kuenster Funeral Home. Visitation at 9:30 a.m. and Service at 10:30 a.m. at Thompson and Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, 708-425-0500. The interment is private. Arrangements by Cedar Park Funeral Home, 708-388-8605. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Joliet Area Hospice c/o St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet, IL.
