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1918 - 2010
 Wayne R. Guilfoyle, 91, of Gowen, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010. He was born April 13, 1918 in Kent County, the son of Walter and Nellie (Emmons) Guilfoyle. In 1927, his family moved to Greenville. On April 10, 1940, he married Maxine Ruppert in Greenville, and in 1953, they moved to Gowen. Wayne worked for R.J. Tower Corporation in Greenville for 30 years, retiring in 1980. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and building. He could fix anything. He was a former member of Settlement Lutheran Church in Gowen. He was a proud member of the NRA. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Derwin, Junior Elroy, Kenneth, and Ivan Guilfoyle and Maxine Schrader. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 70 years, Maxine; his children, Judy (Ken) Wiersma of Cedar Springs, James R. (Annette) Guilfoyle of Grand Rapids, Diane (Michael) Hoover of Mukilteo, WA, Alan (Gloria) Guilfoyle of Greenville, and Thomas (Sandra) Guilfoyle of Lombard, IL; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 4:00 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Aaron Sorrels officiating. Private interment will be in Little Denmark Cemetery, Gowen. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions in his honor may be given to the Guilfoyle Family Scholarship Fund c/o Greenville Area Community Foundation. |
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There are currently 18 condolences.
Joanne (Jorgensen) & Bill Noah
Monday February 22, 2010 at
6:58 PM
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Our deepest sympathy goes out the entire family. Jim: haven't seen you in years but can you feel the Hug I give you in love and compassion for your loss. Al and family, Diane and family, and all the rest, our prayers will follow each of you as you adjust to this time of grief and loss.
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Amy Millard Davis
Saturday February 6, 2010 at
12:47 PM
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Tom, Sandy, Al and Gloria,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad taught me woodworking in 4-H many years ago and he was so sweet to me. My thoughts and prayers will remain with your family. Amy
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Ed and Judy Reusser
Saturday February 6, 2010 at
10:36 AM
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Alan and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
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Sally & Dick Brom
Friday February 5, 2010 at
2:24 PM
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Maxine, Tom, Sandy and family,
We are saddened to learn of Wayne's passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. He always had a ready smile and seemed to enjoy so much times spent with his family. You are remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Sally and Dick
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Dan & Norma Hutchinson
Friday February 5, 2010 at
12:40 PM
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We are so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing, it has baeen a long time since we lived in the neighborhood, but we remember you both with a smile and much love. You are all in our prayers during this time. . .Dan & Norma
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ALLEN WHEELER
Friday February 5, 2010 at
12:31 PM
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Our thoughts & prayers go out to Al and his mother and family.
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Leslie Anne Wood
Friday February 5, 2010 at
10:29 AM
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Alan & Gloria and famly,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a loved one is so hard. But, hold your memories close and he will remain in your heart forever.
John & Leslie Anne Wood
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Lindsey Kern
Friday February 5, 2010 at
10:17 AM
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Lauren and family - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm thinking of you all during this tough time.
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Ed and J udy Orlowski
Friday February 5, 2010 at
9:54 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
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Ed and Judy Orlowski
Friday February 5, 2010 at
9:53 AM
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Sharyl (Bucholtz) Beckler
Friday February 5, 2010 at
8:24 AM
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Peace and prayers to your family. Memories and special times spent together are such a treasure...may they comfort you and make you smile.
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Jerry Jones
Friday February 5, 2010 at
5:30 AM
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Long lived and well lived is a grand marker of life. But, to have lived in such a way that one's goodness lives on through others is the real testimony of successful living. Your father so lived;his godness continues through another generation, then another, and even those yet to come. My prayer for you is comfort for today and lasting memories for every day to come. May you find peace, solace, and hope.
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glenda wing
Thursday February 4, 2010 at
11:18 PM
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To the Guilfoyle family. My sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. I really enjoy him when he was at the club when I was a member My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. With sincere sympathy Glenda and Gale Wing
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Beth and Ed Johnson
Thursday February 4, 2010 at
9:47 PM
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So sorry to hear about the death of Al's father. We are in Florida visiting family so we can't be there physically but our prayers are with all of you.
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Marlene 'Wheeler' Grams
Thursday February 4, 2010 at
4:18 PM
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To the Guilfoyle Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of grieving. May you always feel God's presence, and know he is there for you.
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Bradley's
Thursday February 4, 2010 at
1:32 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during your loss. May god comfort you all.
Erv, Margaret and Alyssa
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Pastor Aaron Sorrels
Thursday February 4, 2010 at
11:51 AM
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Deno and I offer our sympathy to the family at the loss of your beloved companion Wayne. May the grace of God that far surpasses our human understanding keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
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Carl & Alison Barberi
Thursday February 4, 2010 at
10:43 AM
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To the Guilfoyle family, our deepest sympathies on the loss of husband, father, father-in-law, grandpa and friend, Wayne. Maxine, you and Wayne set a very high standard for the rest of us as you showed such compassion and love for each other and those around you. We hope that all of your wonderful memories will warm your hearts for ever. Sincerely, The Barberi's
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