Gary VanDer Molen Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gary VanDer Molen of West Chicago, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gary VanDer left this world on June 28, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Gary VanDer departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Gary VanDer may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Gary VanDer leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his wife Karla Sorgatz; his parents, George Molen and Alice VanDer Molen; and his brother Craig. He is survived by: his children, Gary J. (Fazia) of Geneva, Cassie Brooks (Eric) of Brownsburg, IN, Seth (Chelsea) of Huntsville, TX and Aaron (Laura) of West Chicago; his brothers, Russell (Leah) and Dennis (Fritzie) of West Chicago; and his pet Bella. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren.
