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I am devastated to hear this tragic news. I have fond memories of growing up together and of your family. I wanted to reach out to send my heartfelt condolences to all of you. Wishing you comfort, strength, and peace during this very difficult time.
Love Jordana

jordana Blumofe Balsam

Dear Craig and family, I don’t have the right words to express my sadness and offer condolences for your loss. I got to know and work with Gail via a program I ran and held at Kellogg for future leaders of the roofing industry. Gail was ever cheerful, ready to engage and uniquely gifted to connect with and make a lasting impact on students class after class, year after year. I am honored to have become a friend over those years, and I am strengthened by the example of her resolve to be her best even when her health challenged her. She glowed with pride talking about her family, and I pray for peace for each of you as you grieve and move forward. I miss you already, Gail. You made a difference in my life and countless others. May your memory shine bright, and God’s blessing keep you and yours now and forever.

Tom Shanahan

I was so sad to hear of Gail’s passing. I had the privilege of working with her at the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern, and I wanted to share a little about what she meant to so many of us.

Gail taught the introductory course in our program for many years, and she had a rare ability to truly know each student. She helped people see how their experiences as students could connect to the organizations and communities they hoped to serve. Because of her, countless students went on to build meaningful professional lives rooted in reflection, curiosity, and purpose.

I am deeply grateful for Gail’s sense of humor, her creativity, and her incredible mind. She brought so much warmth and imagination into her teaching and our conversations, and she made our community brighter simply by being herself.
Gail will be sorely missed. Please know how deeply her influence lives on through the many students and colleagues who were lucky enough to learn from her.

Megan Redfearn

Gayle was always so lovely. Always with a smile and a gentle strength I admired I am so very sorry for your loss. May Hashem comfort you all at this very difficult time.
Love Jodi.

Jodi Novick Okner

I had the pleasure of working with Gail through our connections at Northwestern University and Kellogg. Gail invited me to partner with her on a project with the Sears School Board and we had so much fun working on that project together. She had such a warm and curious nature that was infectious to be around. She will be greatly missed but the impact she made on those around her lives on.

Joe Holtgreive