Gary Joseph Held

February 19, 1948 - April 13, 2025 (77 years old)

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Gary Joseph Held

February 19, 1948 - April 13, 2025 (77 years old)

Raymond, Illinois

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Gary Joseph Held Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-04-25T14:30:00
End: 2025-04-25T14:30:00
Location: St. Raymond Catholic Church

We are sad to announce that on April 13, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Gary Joseph Held of Raymond, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Joseph Held to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph George and Eugenia Mae Held (Gilpin); his wife Janet Irene Hough; and his siblings, Gloria Stockham and Gerald Held.

He is survived by: his children, Jodi Springer (Ed) of Tremont, IL, Justin Held of Morrisonville, IL and Damon Held (Lauren) of Auburn, IL; his grandchildren, Christian, Dylan, Reed and Adler; his great grandchild Braxtyn; and his brothers, Bill Held (Bev) of Raymond, IL and Donnie Held (Elaine) of Farmersville, IL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials in Gary's honor may be made to either St. Raymond Catholic Church or to Raymond Ambulance Service.

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April 20, 2025

Trela Cain wrote a sympathy message

“Jodi,I am so so sorry about your father's death. I know you were very close. I want to be at the services but won't be able to attend .I have to work. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family.You have my deepest sympathy.love you ,Trela Cain”

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St. Raymond Catholic Church
406 Mc Elroy St, Raymond, IL 62560

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Apr 25

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St. Raymond Catholic Church
406 Mc Elroy St, Raymond, IL 62560

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Apr 25

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St. Raymond Catholic Church
406 Mc Elroy St, Raymond, IL 62560

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