Christine L. Ickes-Gurganus, age 56, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Altercare of Hartville after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born April 12, 1962 in Canton, OH. Christine was a 1980 graduate of Louisville High School and attended Akron University. She was a member of the Canton First Friends Church.
Christine is survived by her mother and step-father, Martha and John Galentine, Jr; two sisters, Debbie (Glenn) Johanson, Sharon (Rich) Reed; two brothers, Mark (Denize) Ickes and Scott (Mindy) Ickes and 11 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gurganus; father, Michael Ickes; grandparents, Karl and Mary Schondel and Russell and Mabel Ickes. Christine’s family would like to thank her special friend, Ruth Pastore
A memorial service will be 2pm Monday at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville. The family will receive friends from 1-2pm Monday at the funeral home. Christine will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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