Gary Gondry

Gary Greg Gondry, 77, of Westville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, at OSF Hospital in Danville. He was born August 15, 1947, in Danville, Illinois, the son of Louis and Dorothy (McClure) Gondry. He married Joanne Cowell on February 24th, 1968, in Georgetown, Illinois. They enjoyed 57 wonderful years of marriage. She survives. Also surviving are his two children, Darren (Lori) Gondry and Marissa Gondry; his 3 grandchildren, Ashley, Hunter, and Charlene Gondry; brother Arlen and sister-in-law, Kay Gondry, and one nephew, Allen (Libby) Gondry. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister-in-law, Carole Gondry.

Gary was a 1965 graduate of Danville High School. His working days started as an apprentice at Danville Metal Stamping in the Tool and Di Department. He retired from General Motors as a machinist and then ran his own machine shop for 24 years.

He enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. He especially loved spending time with his family, especially their family’s July 4th celebrations. Gary was a member of the Central Park Church of Christ.

A celebration of the life of Gary Gondry will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Home, Urbas Chapel, 414 S State St. Westville, Illinois 61883. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. Visitation of family and friends will be from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, June 4th at the funeral home.

Please join Gary’s family in sharing memories, photos, and videos of his life through his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.