Deborah Gillespie Obituary

We bid farewell to Deborah Gillespie in Des Plaines, Illinois, born in Newport, Rhode Island, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 8, 2025 at the age of 81. Deborah touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Coleman and Eileen Coleman; and her brother Jim Coleman (Joan). She is survived by: her husband Patrick Gillespie; her children, Neal Gillespie (Brenda), Shawn Gillespie and Jeni Pardo (Regan) of Zela; her grandchildren, Tyler, Kaela, Kelsey, Ethan, Reidyn and Atticus; her great grandchildren, Paisley and Connor; and her sister Kathy Hirt (Fred).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Anderson-Goodale Memorial Homes

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