Gary Bieze
Gary Bieze, age 71, of Western Springs, peacefully passed away into his eternal home on April 1, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne Bieze for 47 years, and a loving father to Bradley Bieze and Tanya (Kyle) Rice. Gary was a cherished grandfather to Aubrey, Connor, and Colin Rice. He was a dear brother to Debbie (Joe) Foster and Jody Bieze, and was preceded in death by his sister Renee (Ron) Yeo, as well as his parents, Howard and Jeanette Bieze.
Gary was a kind and compassionate man whose love and wisdom touched the lives of many. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who were blessed to know and love him.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 7, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 West 55th Street, Countryside. A private interment will follow. For more information, please contact 708-352-6500.
I didn’t get to spend much time with VoLo in person, but stories of his and my folks’ college days were the stuff of legend in our home. The time I did get to spend with him (when he came to visit us with Tom), were full of laughter, sometimes unbelievably tall tales, and seeing my parents beyond happy to be with their dear friends. I’m so heartbroken to know that there won’t be new VoLo stories to tell, but I’ll will take comfort in the knowledge that their friendship helped me to know what a good friend looked like. I know in my heart that he knew that all the Johnsons loved him–even Chucky. We are holding you all in our hearts, and keeping you lifted in prayer. He was a good, GOOD man and he will be missed.