Gary W. Ginest

Gary W. Ginest, 67, of Springfield, died at 1:44 a.m. Friday, February 14, 2003 at St. John’s Hospital. He was born September 1, 1935 in Cimarron, KS, the son of William Howard and Nora Elizabeth Beck Ginest. Gary was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed as Head Professional at Illini Country Club from 1970 - 1981. He previously was an Assistant Golf Pro at Westborough Country Club and at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Bill and Don; and one sister: Lois Holland. He is survived by two sons: Todd and Brad, both of Springfield; one grandson: Tanner Ginest of Springfield; one sister: Shirley (husband, Ed) Rohrbaugh of Genoa, CO; one brother A.N. “Butch” (wife, Joannie) Ginest of Wichita, KS; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2003. Graveside services with the Interveterans Detail of Sangamon County will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to 911 Firefighters Fund, 825 E. Capitol Ave., Springfield, Illinois 62701. The family of Gary Ginest is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.