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Hattie Marie Gareis

June 13, 1918 - January 8, 2022

Hattie Marie Gareis (nee Kucharczyk) passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehab in Benton at the age of 103 years, six months and 26 days. Hattie was born on June 13, 1918 to Jacob and Mary (nee Golab) Kucharczyk. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Joseph John Gareis, Sr. on November 23, 2002. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Josephine “Geri” and brothers, Henry, Eugene (Theresa), Stanley (Ruth) and Edward (Irene). Hattie is survived by her sons, Joseph Jr. (Kassy) and Richard; and many nieces and nephews. Hattie loved to grow roses and work in her garden, winning many home landscaping awards from the City of Oak Forest. A strong willed woman who always had the answer. She even admitted to being wrong once back in 1967, but later realized she was mistaken. Hattie was a loving wife, mother, homemaker and business owner who will be missed by all. Cremation rites will be accorded. No services will be held at this time. Inurnment will be at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Justice, IL. Crain Funeral Home-Egyptian Chapel in Energy has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Hattie Marie Gareis (nee Kucharczyk) passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehab in Benton at the age of 103 years, six months and 26 days. Hattie was born on June 13, 1918 to Jacob and Mary (nee Golab) Kucharczyk.... View Obituary & Service Information

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