Obituaries
Theodore “Ted” G. Gargantiel
December 5, 1960 - May 19, 2025
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VISITATION
May 27, 2025 | 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 East Main Street
Saint Charles, IL 60174 - Memorial Services
- May 27, 2025 | 6:00 P.M.
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Yurs Funeral Home
405 East Main Street
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Theodore Gordon Gargantiel, 64, of Lake Summerset, Illinois, passed away on May 19th, 2025. Ted, as everyone knew him, was born in Oak Park, in 1960 to Serafin and Janice Gargantiel. Ted graduated from Valley Lutheran High School in St. Charles. He worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections for 25 years before retiring at the age of 51. Since retirement, Ted enjoyed spending time on the lake, playing pickleball, bocce, and golf. But his favorite activity was spending time with his family.
Ted met the love of his life, Joan (Mish) at the age of 16 while working together at Sears in St. Charles. They married on May 3rd, 1986, in Dundee and celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary this year.
Ted and Joan had two Daughters Amanda Gargantiel and Meghan Proffitt (Robert). Teds favorite title in life was “Grampy” to four wonderful grandchildren, Morgan, Emma, Jackson, and Nolan.
Ted will always be remembered for his warm heart, his strength, and his unwavering dedication to his family and friends.
Ted was preceded in death by his Father Serafin. He is survived by his Wife Joan, Daughters Amanda Gargantiel and Meghan Proffitt (Robert), Grandchildren Morgan Nichols, Jackson Nichols, Emma Proffitt, Nolan Proffitt, Mother Janice, Sisters Cathy Greene (Andre) and Christina Galvin (Joseph).
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 3 to 6:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home Saint Charles with a time of sharing at 6:00 P.M.
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Terry & Shirley Christianson from St. Charles , IL
"Our deepest Sympathies to the family. Sending much love during this difficult time."
Marty and Barb Kuminowski from Davis(Lake Summerset)Illinois , IL
"Good friend.Always upbeat and a fun guy.We will miss him.Condolences to all that were fortunate enough to know Ted."
David Wienke from Chicago, IL
"Deepest condolences to Ted’s family for your loss. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. Ted was a good friend in high school and such a wonderful man. May he rest in peace."
Pat McCann and Paul Tobias from Downers Grove, IL
"Our deepest sympathies to Ted’s family. We were so sorry to hear of his passing, we have so many happy memories of Ted from Herrick Jr High and Downers North, we will always remember his fun spirit and kindness as well as his love of his family and friends. He will be sorely missed."
Nancy Soukup from North Aurora, IL
"My deepest sympathy to Ted’s family. Ted and I bumped into each other at a local farm in Batavia last fall, he was with his mom. It was a delight to reminisce about Highland School and to catch up. We texted last month and he said “We all hug each other now. And tell each other we love them.” He was a special guy and will be missed."
Don Shaw from Crystal Lake, IL
"I went to Valley Lutheran High School with Ted. He was always great towards other students and had a fun sense of humor. God Bless & keep Ted in his eternal Love and comfort his family"
Don & Kandy Morgan from Lake Summerset , IL
"Ted, you will be missed! We always enjoyed when we saw each other and had some fun conversations, as well as serious ones. Joan, Meghan, and Amanda our hearts are broken for you and wishing you comfort and peace."
Diane Hemmingsen from St. , IL
"Joan, so sorry to hear about Ted. Unfortunately, I didn't see the Obituary till after the services. Thinking of you."