Gary Allen Baumgartner

February 27, 1950 - September 5, 2020

Gary Allen Baumgartner, 70 of Kankakee, IL passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Palos Heights Rehabilitation Center in Crestwood, IL He was born February 27, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Magdalena Trendl Baumgartner. Gary is survived by : 2 daughters; Christine Hilton of Breckenridge Texas, Chantell Goeing ( Steve) of Lowell Indiana, 1 son and daughter in law; Christopher Haley ( Heather) of Bourbonnais, IL. Grandchildren; Alaina Goeing, Cody Cantrell , Zachery Hilton and Christopher Wittlock. 2 great grandchildren; Hunter and Zoey Wittlock. Sister in law Mary Baumgartner, many loving and loved nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. 2 close and dear friends Arnold Taylor and Roger Hanes. And his very loyal and spoiled fur baby Halo. He is preceded in death by: Father; Frank Baumgartner Brothers; Frank Baumgartner and Robert Baumgartner, Sister in law; Eleanor Baumgartner, Nephew; Keith and Niece; Linda. Gary was raised and from the McKinley Park area of Chicago, he was a High School graduate of St. Rita's. He learned and mastered playing the accordion and guitar at a young age. Gary was a avid Chicago Cubs and Bear fan. He enjoyed listening to the Beatles and Buckingham's. Gary was a loving, devoted Dad and friend. A Celebration of Life is pending due to the Covid 19. Please come back to Gary's website page for further updates. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the families wishes. Cremation rites have been accorded. Jensen Funeral Home of Bourbonnais, IL is handling the arrangements.