Loren Eugene Gambrel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Loren Eugene Gambrel of Winnebago, Illinois, who passed away on August 15, 2025 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Loren departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Loren. Though Loren may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Earl Thompson and Nellie Jane Gambrel (Halsey); and his wife Anna Belle. He is survived by: his children, Sonya Gambrel-Lenarz (John) of Spring Valley, Wisconsin, William Gambrel (Kathleen) of Pecatonica, IL and Susan Gambrel of Winnebago, IL; and his grandson Randall Lenarz of Florida. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Family requests donations can be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital; Blackhawk Area Council of Scouts; Scottish Rite Children's Dyslexia Center; or Win-Bur-Sew Fire Protection District.
