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Gerald Miskell Obituary
Born: October 24, 1938, in Seneca, IL
Died: May 14, 2020; in Marseilles, IL
Gerald "Jerry" Rodney Miskell, 81, of Marseilles, passed away Thursday morning, May 14th, peacefully at home surrounded by family, following a long illness.
Services will be private at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
He was born October 24, 1938, in Seneca, to Hulet and Hiddel (Seaborn) Miskell.
Jerry was a boilermaker with Local 60 Boilermakers for 61 years. He loved the Cubs, the Bears, his garden, picnics, and fishing. He enjoyed many fish fries with family and friends.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia (O'Connell); six children: Janet Smith (Brad Moreland), Jerry Miskell, Paul (Peggy) Miskell, Sandra Buffo (Buddy Hicks), Brian Miskell, and Jeffery (Kim) Miskell; twenty-one grandchildren: Heather, Toby, Mycle, M?Kenzee, Darrin, Christy, Brendin, Angie, April, Chad, Jason, CJ, Derek, Jonathon, Megan, Jennifer, Derek, Skyler, Adam, Devon, and Alli; several great-grandchildren; four brothers: Jim (Verna) Miskell, John (Pauline) Miskell, Bob Miskell, and Tom Miskell; three sisters: Rita (Fred) Loeffler, Mary Mason, and Pam Sibert.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings: Donny, Patty, and Barb.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.sealscampbell.com.
Seals-Campbell Funeral Home
1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341
815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com
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Elmer Both
May 30, 2020
I am in Wisconsin and was not aware of Gerald's death, my deepest condolences to his wife and family
BOB AND RITA savage
May 16, 2020
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AS THERE ARE SURELY MANY MY DEEPEST COMFORT GOES OUT TO ALL THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS I PRAY IN JESUS NAME AMEN
Connor Bolander
May 16, 2020
I am very sorry for your loss and kindest of thoughts for your family.
Bill and Lil Kuiper
May 16, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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