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Kathleen Gerbig Obituary
Evansville, IN
Kathleen "Vessels" Gerbig, 84, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Linda E. White Hospice House. She was born September 23, 1933, in Evansville, IN to the late Joseph F. and Catherine (Young) Vessels.
She graduated from Mater Dei High School and retired from the Executive Inn Catering Department. Kathleen was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW #1114, St. Boniface Church, St. Ann Alter Society, and Forest Hills Wesleyan Church.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her first husband, James L. Sallee; second husband, Lawrence Gerbig; and brother, Joseph F. Vessels.
She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Evans; son, Jerry Thompson; step-daughter, Sandi Schmidt; step-son, Larry Gerbig; brothers, James L Vessels and Fred D. Vessels of Evansville, IN, Benjamin Raymond Vessels of Owensboro, KY, and Greg K. Vessels of Ypsilanti, MI; Many grandchildren and great-grandchilden; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Forest Hills Wesleyan Church, 2801 Claremont Ave., Evansville, IN 47712, officiated by Pastor Ray Austin, with entombment in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10:00 AM until service time at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Forest Hills Wesleyan Church, Special Olympics, Linda E. White Hospice House. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
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Linds Overfield
January 30, 2018
Kathleen, you are missed! So enjoyed our talks across the miles, sweet cousin. Love to all the Vessels family, thinking of you.
Diane Marx Martin
January 30, 2018
Jim and family, we are so sorry to hear about Kathy. She was a very sweet lady. You have our sympathy. Katie and Diane (The Hill Salon)
Barbara Moore
January 29, 2018
The Vessel Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May Kathleen Rest In Peace.
Barbara (Mahler) Moore and family.
Jennifer Huston
January 29, 2018
Thank you for you unconditional love Aunt Kat! You'll always be near and dear to our hearts!
Love, Jennifer
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The Staff of Lakeside Manor
January 29, 2018
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. Kathleen will remain in our hearts forever.
Jodie King Stallins
January 29, 2018
So sorry to read of Kathy's passing. She was a very sweet lady who I came to know and love while at Forrest Hills. She and Larry later would be our "neighbors" at the Brickyard. I will miss her, but rejoice that she's in the arms of Jesus and reunited with Larry.
Joe & Barb Rettig
January 26, 2018
Ben, Fred & Jim,
Barb & I are sorry to read about the passing of Kathleen. It is always challenging times when you lose one of your siblings.
With Sympathy,
Joe & Barb Rettig
January 25, 2018
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11
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