Leo Gher's obituary , Passed away on September 30, 2025 in Murphysboro, Illinois

Leo Gher

August 23, 1945 - September 30, 2025 (80 years old)

Murphysboro, Illinois

Leo Gher's obituary , Passed away on September 30, 2025 in Murphysboro, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pettett Funeral Home

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Leo Gher

August 23, 1945 - September 30, 2025 (80 years old)

Murphysboro, Illinois

Leo Gher Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Leo Gher (Murphysboro, Illinois), who passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leo Gher to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter A. Gher and Laurene E. Gher. He is survived by: his daughters, Julianna Johnson (Erik) and Krista Kirn (Jamie); his grandchildren, Troy Brown, Jackson Kirn and Grace Kirn; his brother Robert (Bob); and his nephew Alex.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Epiphany Lutheran Church (1501 W Chautauqua St, Carbondale, IL 62901).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Epiphany Lutheran Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pettett Funeral Home



Tue

Oct 21

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home - Old
31 Memorial Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Wed

Oct 22

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Epiphany Lutheran Church
1501 W Chautauqua St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Wed

Oct 22

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Epiphany Lutheran Church
1501 W Chautauqua St, Carbondale, IL 62901

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