Gayle was preceded in death by both of her parents: father King Wesley Gillespie, mother Muriel Kathryn Gillespie Rascher, step-father Fred Rascher, brothers Kirkwood William Gillespie and Wesley Gregg Gillespie. Per the family's wishes a private memorial service was held. A special thank you to all the wonderful, caring and compassionate staff at both UW Hospital Madison and UW Hospital American Center for the extremely wonderful, caring and compassionate staff and the wonderful dignified care they provided. Winn Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 5785 Hwy Q, Waunakee 608-849-4513