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John Kieken john.kieken@gmail.com Mar 17 2011 05:47 pm |
I thought about you quite a lot today while moving this page and guest-book to my new server. |
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Alice Luchini aluchini@mac.com Jan 10 2010 02:25 pm |
It's unimaginable that it's been 5 years since we lost Greg. So much has happened since then that he would have enjoyed. Every time I see my nephews and my new grand-niece, I am reminded of him because his spirit and legacy are certainly sustained by them. |
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Anita Gbur a.gbur@comcast.net Jun 27 2009 01:00 pm |
Happy Birthday Dear! Take care of your Mom and my cousin Tina. Miss and love you - Anita |
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JWK john@film2disk.com Jun 27 2007 02:04 pm |
Happy Birthday, Uncle Greg. Please take care of Elwood... she's with you now. |
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Jason Gbur jgbur77@hotmail.com Jun 28 2006 10:36 am |
Well Dad, 55 years old today, Happy Birthday!!! It still hurts so much that you are not around here anymore. Your White Sox are doing great again this year, and as you know the deal you had last year got us a World Series Championship, I hope you can pull another one off this year. I wish I could give you a kiss and a hug for your B-Day, but know that Mom, Andrew, Chris, Wanda and I love you, miss you and think about you always |
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Joel Calderone joelcalderone@yahoo.com Jan 23 2006 10:33 am |
It's been a year since your memorial. I just want you to know I still remember a great guy I worked with for a bunch of years! |
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Mike Gbur mgbur@comcast.net Oct 31 2005 10:11 am |
Greg - Your White Sox did it - they won the World Series! Somehow it feels as if you had your hand in the outcome. Wish you were here to enjoy it with us. Every step of the way, I was watching the games but always thinking of you. It has been an emotional roller coaster ride and knowing how excited you would be made it more meaningful for many, many family members and friends. Great work Greg - thank you for helping us feel the excitement - magnified by our love for you. Miss you very much - Mike |
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Harry Simcox HKS11@fuse.net Sep 15 2005 12:54 pm |
I knew Greg as a neighbor on Rhodes in Chicago and enjoyed him and his family as friends for a number of years. I have not kept in touch until recently but am saddened at his passing. He was always the young kid hanging around with Mike, Myron, and their mom. Good memories. |
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Cheryl Blaho Petersen petepetersen00@yahoo.com Mar 31 2005 07:37 pm |
I didn't have access for a while till now, so I came directly here to spend some time thinking about my sweet cuz, who I will miss deeply with all my heart. My memories of you will last forever. Keep an eye on all of us, Greg. Love, Chizzle |
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Amy Vander Lugt amysjoyx2@wowway.com Feb 22 2005 02:32 pm |
Aunt Anita, Jason, Andrew, Chris and Wanda- While reading the entries and trying to decide what to write |
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Michael Berkery MBerks@aol.com Jan 31 2005 07:28 pm |
My deepest sympathies and best wishes to Greg's family. I wish you good memeories of Greg during your time of sorrow. I enjoyed working with Greg at CNA. He will be truly missed. |
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"Phil, Esther, & Denise Bartolotta" TrueRed623@aol.com Jan 22 2005 08:05 pm |
We remember fond memories of volleyball games, great stories, and good food with the Gburs at the Blaho's parties. Greg was a wonderful human being and was always upbeat and fun to be around. He will be missed. |
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An honored guest Jan 22 2005 02:57 pm |
I am very honored to have witnessed the strength and love that resonated from the family of Greg at today's memorial. I truly hope he knew how loved he is. Celeste |
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Larry S. Kociolek lskof@aol.com Jan 22 2005 09:44 am |
To Jason: My name is Larry Kociolek. I was the person who hired your father at CNA many, many years ago. Your dad ran computer equipment when IBM cards were still the record of choice. Your dad was one of the most conscientious and hardworking people who ever worked for me. And above all, always a gentleman. I watched your dad's career blossom through hard work and determination and hated to see him leave. If I remember correctly, your dad also worked for my Father-in-law at Gately's Peoples store in Roseland while in High School. And my wife reminded me that your Dad also helped us move to our first home in Oak Forest. Your dad STILL has many friends at CNA that will always be thinking and praying for him. We will always remember his contagious smile and his down to earth demeanor. He is a special person. We share your loss. |
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John W. Kieken john@film2disk.com Jan 22 2005 09:33 am |
One of the most extraordinary things I'll always remember about Uncle Greg is that he never uttered an unkind word about anyone. While growing up and until the day he left us, he was always very polite and kind to everyone around him. You'll always hear these things after a person passes, but in Greg's case, it was 100% true. Evidence of this is that you see his values in his three boys and it's too bad more people aren't like him; this world would be a better place. |
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Dan and Kathe McElherne dmcelherne@earthlink.net Jan 22 2005 06:46 am |
Kathe and I lived next door to Greg and Anita for several years in the Orland section near the library and we had the experience of knowing a true gentleman, caring husband and wonderful father. There is a saying that you can't pick your neighbors and in this case we could not ask for a better neighbor and we very fortunate. In the following years, after we both moved, but still both in Orland, my wife Kathe still maintained contact with Anita and we both would occasionally meet Greg and Anita shopping at the Mall or Jewel or elsewhere in our pursuits in raising our families in the Orland area. We will miss him and hope that Anita and the boys (now grown men)will get their strength to move forward knowing that he leaves a legacy of goodwill and caring to all he met and a true human being in the fullest extent of the word. Kathe and I are fortunate that in knowing Greg we have had the opportunity to follow his example of his kindness and love for his family and the real priorities in this busy and crazy world we live in. |
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John H. Kieken flash1943@sbcglobal.net Jan 21 2005 04:15 pm |
back again Greg , I want to thank-you again for your understanding and kindness in helping me change my tire in the parking lot in the middle of the winter . In Hawaii you saw that first night that I was sick and you went to get the car to bring me back to the condo . You had a huge heart to say the least . I am sure you are in a better place now John. |
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Linda Raynor Linda.Raynor@cna.com Jan 21 2005 03:02 pm |
There's so many things I'd like to write but I don't think they could truly describe how much Greg was thought of and all the memories that come to mind. The following seemed very appropriate - 'God saw he was getting tired and the cure was not to be. So He put his arms around him and whispered “Come with me” With tearful hearts we watched him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best!' My prayers are with you all. |
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oza jackson zay20021@yahoo.com Jan 21 2005 10:00 am |
I worked with Greg in zone seven at caterpillar and got to know him very well in a short period of time, we shared many conversations and thoughts including music, which we both loved, i will miss greg very much and my thoughts and prayers go out to the Gbur family. God bless you Greg... |
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Al Gonzales AgGrunt666@aol.com Jan 21 2005 03:52 am |
I would just like to express my deepest sympathy for the Gbur family. Greg and I worked at Catipillar together and from the first time I met him, he made a lasting impression on me, what a caring, and friendly person.Theres not enough words that I can say to take your pain away, except maybe just to know that his suffering has ended and he is in a better place today, tomorrow and forever! Everyday of our lives we build memories that we store away, until the day comes we need them, you will never be without him because of these memories, Greg will always be with you. |