Duane Gartside

Duane Gartside, age 73 of Carlyle, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at his residence in Carlyle. Mr. Gartside was born on August 24, 1933, in Lebanon, Illinois, a son of Al and Mabel (Burke) Gartside. He married Mary Brueggemann on June 22, 1955, in East St. Louis, and she survives in Carlyle. Mr. Gartside was born and raised in Lebanon, lived in Trenton for many years and retired to Carlyle in 1988. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had served in Korea. Duane worked as an auto mechanic and retired from Meyer Pontiac in Belleville after 30 years. He was the Boy Scout Master and little league coach in Trenton for many years and was awarded the "Citizen of the Year" in Trenton along with the key to the city. He was a life member and past Commander of VFW Post 7983, Trenton, a member of St. Mary's Church in Carlyle, where he was an usher, and Knights of Columbus, Council 1382, Carlyle. His hobbies included boating, waterskiing, pool and horseshoes. In addition to his wife, Mr. Gartside is survived by 2 sons Thomas Gartside and wife Sheryl of Vandalia, Illinois and Daniel L. Gartside and wife Kelly of Breese, Illinois; 5 grandchildren James Gartside and wife Annette, Ashley Sapp and husband Troy and Melanie, Krystal and Tyler Gartside; 4 great grandchildren Breanna, Ryan, Sierra and Dakoda; a sister Beverly Hollobaugh and husband Mark of Beaver Creek, Ohio and a twin brother Wayne Gartside of Livermore, California. Mr. Gartside is preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters Elaine and Gloria. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 29, 2007, at St. Mary's church in Carlyle with Fr. George Mauck, officiating. Friends and family are invited to visiting hours at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle on Thursday from 4:00 8:00 P.M. and on Friday from 8:00 until 9:30 A.M. The Knights of Columbus will pray the rosary in Mr. Gartside's honor on Thursday at 7:00 P.M. at St. Mary's Church. Memorial donations in Mr. Gartside's memory are suggested to the Boy Scouts of America, St. Mary's Church in Carlyle, or to the charity of the donor's choice and will be received at the funeral home. Previous EventsVisitation
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Rosary
Thursday, June 28, 2007
St. Mary's Church 1171 Jefferson Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, June 29, 2007
St. Mary's Church 1171 Jefferson Street
Carlyle, IL 62231