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Gary L. Ricketts

July 26, 1938 — September 19, 2002

Aledo, Illinois Gary L. Ricketts, 64, of Aledo died Thursday, September 19, 2002 at his home. Funeral services will be Sunday at 1:30 PM at the College Avenue Presbyterian Church, Aledo, the Rev. Carl Stoldt officiating. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 4 to 8 PM at College Avenue Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or the American Lung Association. Trimble Funeral Home, Aledo is in charge of arrangements. Gary was born on July 26, 1938 to Glenn and Mildred (Waugh) Ricketts. He served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963. Gary and Lois Stevens were united in marriage on June 19, 1964. Gary worked for International Harvestor - Farmall Works for 21 years, until their closing. He then worked for American Honda, Davenport for 16 years. Gary was a member of the College Avenue Presbyterian Church having served in many capacities: Trustee, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Session. He was also an active member of the Aledo Exchange Club. He enjoyed golfing, especially with his wife and friends. Gary is survived by his wife, Lois; a son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Crissie Ricketts of Reston, Virginia; 2 grandsons, Owen and Andy Ricketts; 2 brothers and their wives, Maynard and Donna Ricketts of Kirkwood and Wilbur and Dorothy Ricketts of Little York; and a sister, Marian Hughes of Aledo. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.TrimbleFuneralHome.com. END OF OBITUARY

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