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Phyllis Gerdes

1930 - 2016

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

Phyllis Gerdes Obituary

Phyllis Jean Gerdes, 85, Of Bridgman, Mi.(a past long time resident of Blue Island) passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in the care or her family at her sons home in Watervliet,Mi. Family graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm, Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 w. 111th Street, Alsip, IL. Phyllis was born December 8, 1930 in Merrill,Wisconsin the daughter of the late Leslie and Margaret (Wery) Kell. On June 2, 1951 she married Thomas Joseph Gerdes and he preceded her in death on July 17, 2008. Survivours include three children- Thomas L. Gerdes of Watervliet,MI., Linda (Richard) Kasal of Manteno,IL. and Lori Gerdes of Stevensville, MI. four grandchildren:Heather Chiarello, Brandon Chiarello Pamela (Scott) Robbins, and Gregory Kasal, two great granddaughters: Riley Kasal and Gracie Robbins.

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Published by SouthtownStar from May 29 to Jun. 5, 2016.

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Randy Erfft

June 11, 2016

Lori, Linda,Tom So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful Person, hugs and prayers. God bless her.

June 4, 2016

Lori and Family,

Sending warm wishes during your time of loss.

Regards,
Michael and Elizabeth Campione

Linda Osborne

June 4, 2016

So sorry about your Mom. Prayers for all of you.

Lori Campione

June 2, 2016

Linda,Lori and Tom,
So sorry about Mom's passing. Phyllis was a wonderful person with such a zest for life! She and your Dad threw great parties so I cannot imagine the festivities as she arrived in heaven. No more suffering,only celebrating for such a good person. Cherish the happy memories with Mom...we will.
Jerry and Lori

Sandy Erfft

June 2, 2016

Laurie and Tom, so sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful Mother and lady! You were blessed. Prayers and hugs.

Lynne Ingersoll

June 2, 2016

I did not know Phyllis but I do know her son Tom. My condolences to the family.

F and G Rich

June 2, 2016

We are so saddened to learn of your loss and offer our heartfelt condolences to you. May you draw close to God during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

Christine Taylor

May 30, 2016

My condolences to the family hugs to you all! What a wonderful woman! She touched my heart!!! XOXO Christine

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6001 W. 111th Street, Alsip, IL

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