January 26, 1935 – January 26, 2018
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Obituary for Gary J Ashman
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Gary J. Ashman, 82, of Murphysboro, passed away at 1:44 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2018, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Gary was born on March 23, 1935, in Herrin, Illinois, to Garrett Ashman and Aileen (Ferges) Ashman.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1954 and he was stationed in Germany.
After working for twenty five years with the Illinois State Police, Mr. Ashman retired as a special agent in the Division of Criminal Investigations. He then served as a bailiff at the Jackson County Courthouse in Murphysboro.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Murphysboro.
Gary liked to fish and go to the shooting range. He enjoyed nature and bird watching, and he especially loved to garden.
He married Lois June Graff on December 18, 1954, in Corinth, Mississippi, and she survives
Other survivors include one daughter and son in law Valerie and Michael Schlosser of Lincolnshire, IL;
three granddaughters Laura Schlosser of Milwaukee, WI, Sarah Schlosser of Lincolnshire, IL, and Julia Schlosser of Miami, FL;
one brother Tom Ashman of Lake of Egypt, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Josemon Hoem officiating and burial at Murdale Gardens of Memory with military services conducted by the Paul Stout American Legion Post # 127. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Immanuel Lutheran School. For more information, please visit www.pettettfuneralhome.com.
Gary was born on March 23, 1935, in Herrin, Illinois, to Garrett Ashman and Aileen (Ferges) Ashman.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1954 and he was stationed in Germany.
After working for twenty five years with the Illinois State Police, Mr. Ashman retired as a special agent in the Division of Criminal Investigations. He then served as a bailiff at the Jackson County Courthouse in Murphysboro.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Murphysboro.
Gary liked to fish and go to the shooting range. He enjoyed nature and bird watching, and he especially loved to garden.
He married Lois June Graff on December 18, 1954, in Corinth, Mississippi, and she survives
Other survivors include one daughter and son in law Valerie and Michael Schlosser of Lincolnshire, IL;
three granddaughters Laura Schlosser of Milwaukee, WI, Sarah Schlosser of Lincolnshire, IL, and Julia Schlosser of Miami, FL;
one brother Tom Ashman of Lake of Egypt, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Josemon Hoem officiating and burial at Murdale Gardens of Memory with military services conducted by the Paul Stout American Legion Post # 127. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Immanuel Lutheran School. For more information, please visit www.pettettfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
When
Wednesday, January 31st, 2018 9:00am - 11:00am
Location
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Address
1915 Pine Street Murphysboro, IL
Service Information
When
Wednesday, January 31st, 2018 11:00am
Officiating
Rev. Josemon Hoem
Location
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Address
1915 Pine Street Murphysboro, IL
Interment Information
Location
Murdale Gardens of Memory
Address
137 Murdale Gardens Road Murphysboro, IL 62966
Location Information
Murphysboro
Interment Extra Info
Military services will be conducted by the Paul Stout American Legion Post # 127
Reception Information
Location
Immanuel Lutheran School Cafeteria
Address
1915 Pine Street Murphysboro, IL
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