William N. “Gil” Gilson, age 78, of Countryside; beloved husband of Virginia “Ginnie” (nee Novak) for 60 wonderful years; loving father of William (Cindy) Gilson, Lauri (Charles Kuratko) Oberg-Kuratko, Robert Gilson, James Gilson, and the late Thomas Gilson; dear grandfather of Christy Oberg, Tyler Oberg, Cody Gilson, and Andrew Gilson; great-grandfather of Nathan and Jacob; brother of Beverly (late Robert) McNulty; uncle and friend of many. Visitation Sunday, January 25 from 2 to 8pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family and friends to meet for committal on Monday, January 26 at 10am at the office of Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, 17W201 Roosevelt Rd., Oakbrook Terrace. Memorials in honor of Gil may be given to your favorite charity. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500