Gail L Lynch Vanek

Gail Lynch Vanek was born on February 12, 1961. She was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Beecher, Illinois and was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Steger, Illinois. She graduated from Crete-Monee High School in 1979 and from cosmetology school in 1980. During Gail s lifetime she had many different careers first as a cosmetologist, then a travel agent and an event planner. Gail faced many challenges during her lifetime. Including MS, breast cancer, and finally kidney disease. Through all of this she made the best of every situation. She always managed to find joy in life, no matter what challenges were presented to her. Gail was full of life and was a very social person. She loved being around people, playing bingo, listening to music and creating new friendships and relationships. Gail never met a stranger. Everyone was her friend. Anyone who met her would comment on her smile. Gail is proceeded in death by her parents James and Marlene Lynch, her grandparents, and many aunts and uncles. Surviving Gail are her two sons Christopher and TJ Vanek, her sisters Valerie Lynch and Lisa Kline, her brother-in-law Jim Meyerchick, her nephews Joshua, Jim and Jeremy Meyerchick , a great nephew Jamison, and a great niece Jovie. Gail went to her heavenly home on October 27, 2024, where we are all sure that Jesus welcomed her with open arms. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul's cemetery in Beecher Illinois.