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Gerald Roberts Obituary

Gerald Roberts
TRIVOLI - Gerald E. "Jerry" Roberts, 85, of Trivoli passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014, in Ocala, Florida.
Born October 11, 1929, he served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves, retiring after 23 years as a Sergeant Major.
He will be honored in a memorial service with his wife, Lorraine Roberts, who passed on January 8, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018, at 11 a.m., with time to greet the family from 10 to 11 a.m., at Mt. Hawley Community Church, 6900 N. Mt. Hawley Road, Peoria, IL.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co., Pekin/Peoria, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com.

Published by Peoria Journal Star from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21, 2018.
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Mt. Hawley Community Church

6900 N. Mt. Hawley Rd., Peoria, IL

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Memorial service

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Mt. Hawley Community Church

6900 N. Mt. Hawley Rd., Peoria, IL

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905 S 5th St P.O. Box 301, Pekin, IL 61555

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