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Rena Gillio
<p>Rena Gillio, 91 of Oglesby died at 7:44 a.m. March 13, 2023 in LaSalle County Nursing Home, Ottawa.</p><p><br></p><p>Mass of Christian Burial will be private at Holy Family Church, Oglesby. Burial will be in St. Vincent’s Cemetery, LaSalle. Shields Funeral Chapel, Oglesby is in charge of arrangements.</p><p><br></p><p>Rena was born May 9, 1931 in Oglesby to Enrico and Attilia (Marzetta) Balzarini. She married August Gillio May 21, 1955 in Holy Family Church. He died July 19, 2008.</p><p><br></p><p>Rena was a homemaker and a member of Holy Family Church and Oglesby AARP. She loved her family and spending time with them.</p><p><br></p><p>She is survived by her children John (Sue) Gillio, David (Amy) Gillio, Steven Gillio and Mary Gillio all of Oglesby.</p><p><br></p><p>She was preceded in death by her husband and a sister Mary Balzarini.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Holy Family Church or the donor’s choice.</p><p><br></p><p>Online condolences may be expressed at www.shields funeralchapel.com</p><p><br></p>May 9, 1931 - March 13, 202305/09/193103/13/2023
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John and Sandy
March 16, 2023
In Celebration of the Life of Rena Gillio -Much Love,
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Mary Jane Gunderson
March 15, 2023
Rena and my mother grew up together as neighbors. She and Gus were in my parents’ wedding. They were good people and good friends. May she rest in peace. Our condolences to the family.
Mary Jane Argubright Gunderson
Mary Jane Argubright Gunderson
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Janice Ernst
March 15, 2023
May the peace of God surround you during this time of sorrow. "When I fall I shall rise, When I sit in darkness the lord shall be the light unto me" Micah 7:8
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice
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Marla Michalak
March 14, 2023
It was always so good to see my grandma‘s cousin Rena with her kids, Steve, Mary & David at Denny’s eating, or some other eating establishment when I would take aunt Betty Yuvan out to eat. Since aunt Betty passed in September, I haven’t been out to even run into her. ... Continue Reading
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