William Christopher Gabriel Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Christopher Gabriel of Marion, Illinois, who passed away on February 18, 2026 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Willmott Gabriel and JoAnne Watley Gabriel Harold. He is survived by: his wife Claudia Nolan Gabriel; his children, Amy Greer of West Virginia, Collin Gabriel (Jessica) of Portland, OR and Matthew Becker; his stepchildren, Dana Hayes (Randy), Victoria Laschinski (Sam) and Eric McCoy (Sara); his brothers, Dave of Portland, OR, Bill of Portland, OR and Peter Gabriel of Portland, OR; and his stepsiblings, Kevin Harold, Dave Harold, Danny Harold and Sara Beth Harold. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.