It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ralph W. Gilmore (Aledo, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 102, on April 16, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ralph W. Gilmore to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Glenn Gilmore and Elsie Gilmore; his wife Merna; his daughter Marcia Sparks (Jim); his son-in-law Gary Doane; and his grandson Nathan Sparks.

He is survived by : his sister Mary Esther; his daughters, Glennys Doane (Gary) and Linda Tank (Lee); his grandchildren, Oliver, Benjamin, Katie, Ian, Amy, Vic, Edie, David and Sarah; and his great grandchildren, Brady, Leah, Faith, Mason, Will, Grant, Audrey, Levi, Asher, Vivian, Owen, Brooklynn, Emily Ralph and Merna.

A celebration of life was held on Friday, April 19th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Speer Funeral Home (2502 SE 3rd St, Aledo, IL 61231).

Memorials in his honor can be given to Sterling College in Sterling, KS, Samaritan's Purse, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, or any other charity you wish to honor in his memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Speer Funeral Home