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Birth:          20 Oct 1930 Ill.
Death:          29 Aug 2014 Wadsworth, Ill.
Burial:         5 Sep 2014 Oakdale Cemetery, Zion, Lake Co., Ill.

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1940 in Benton, Lake Co., Ill.
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Bennett, Gilbert L. 83, of Wadsworth, IL passed away at his home on August 29, 
2014. Gilbert was born October 20, 1930. He grew up in Zion and was a resident of 
Wadsworth for 53 years. Gilbert married Carolyn Cerk on July 10, 1954 at St. Patrick's 
Church in Wadsworth. He served with the United States Marine Corps during the 
Korean War and was a member of the American Legion for 60 years. Gilbert worked 
many years for Akzo (formerly Reliance). He was active in the community having 
served on the board for Community Trust Credit Union for 36 years; the Village of 
Wadsworth Zoning Board; and the Oakdale Cemetery Association. He was an avid 
Railroad buff and enjoyed cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. Gilbert is 
survived by his children, Gilbert (Kathy) Bennett Jr. of Racine, WI, Mark (Cindy) 
Bennett of Lisle, Jonathan (Anita) Bennett of Lake Villa, Mary (Carl) Williams of Corfu, 
NY, Christine (Phil) Meade of Reston, VA, and Daniel Bennett of Wadsworth; ten 
grandchildren, James, Mary, Terri, Dan, David, Michael, Ryan, Dustin, Amanda and 
Elizabeth; one great-grandchild, Hazel; brothers, Howard (Joy) Bennett and Don 
(Diana) Bennett; and sister, Shirley (Wes) Colwell. He was preceded in death by his 
wife, Carolyn; his son, Stephen; and his parents, Lewis and Bessie (nee Johnson) 
Bennett. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, 2014 at Congdon 
Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd., Zion, IL from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a service at 
7:00 p.m. Private interment will take place in Oakdale Cemetery, Zion, IL. Memorial 
donations to either the Toys for Tots or the have been suggested. 
 
  

Parents
BENNETT Lewis Gilbert (27 Oct 1903 - 14 Feb 1990)
JOHNSON Bessie Barbara (16 Mar 1910 - 23 Jun 2004)

Siblings
BENNETT Gilbert Lewis (20 Oct 1930 - 29 Aug 2014)
BENNETT Shirley ()
BENNETT Howard ()
BENNETT Don ()

Marriage To CERK Carolyn Anne (12 Feb 1933 - 4 Apr 2005)
    m. 10 Jul 1954 Wadsworth, Ill.

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Parents
CERK Louis M. ()
GROM Frances J. ()

Children by CERK Carolyn Anne 12 Feb 1933 - 4 Apr 2005
BENNETT Gilbert Lewis ()
BENNETT Stephen L. (1955 - 1978)
BENNETT Mark D. ()
BENNETT Jonathan P. ()
BENNETT Mary Anne ()
BENNETT Christine Elizabeth ()
BENNETT Daniel J. ()

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