GERALD S. FORESMAN

GERALD FORESMAN Obituary

Gerald S. Foresman of Plainfield Gerald S. "Jerry" Foresman, 69, at rest Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, was born May 28, 1942, in Chicago, the son of the late Harold and Berdine Foresman. He was the beloved husband of 38 years of Marianne; loving father of Trisha (Les) Haugen, Gerald (Samantha) Foresman Jr., Jessica (Paul) Konczak, Tammi Ostrowsky; cherished grandfather of Ashley (Brett) Kahl, Jeffrey Haugen, Brett, Brook and Brenden Foresman, Tom and Katie Ostrowsky, Alex and Maggie Konczak; dear brother of Jack (Shirley) Foresman and Loice (the late Byron) Sumner; and fond uncle of many. Mr. Foresman was employed with American Airlines for 37 years and most recently a friendly Wal-Mart greeter. He served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Jerry was an avid golfer and a devoted family man. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60601 or Help Save Pets, 24020 W. River Walk Court, Plainfield, IL 60544. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. at the Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 15219 S. Joliet Road (corner of Routes 59 and East 30), Plainfield. Interment will be private. A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 26, from 2 until 6 p.m., with a wake service at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. For information, 815-436-9221 or www.overmanjones.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Feb. 23, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for GERALD FORESMAN

10 Entries

April 4, 2012

Marianne and Family,
I was saddened to hear of Jerry's passing through a coworker recently. We worked together for many years at AA - I was in Personnel when he was in Ramp Services, and when we were in hiring mode, Jerry was the guy I called to do interviews with me. Such a fun guy, who brought laughter to our days. Jerry is responsible for selecting many of the folks you see working the ramp today. My memories of him are all good ones, and that is something to leave behind, for sure. My deepest sympathies to all...

Sandy Mech

February 26, 2012

Dear Marianne and family, so sorry to hear about Jerry...I worked with you many years ago,30 something,in Roselle, at the Post Office...we called you mouse,my prayers are with you and your family.

Jim Weel

February 22, 2012

Dear Marianne

Very sorry to hear about Jerry and your loss. Jerry and I worked at AA together and then got to know each better through the Bifulco family. As you know Mike and Jerry were colleagues and close friends. Always enjoyed Jerry's energy and enthusiasm and we had a great time together on the Myrtle beach golf trips.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Foresman family.

J

Jim Weel

February 22, 2012

Marianne,

So sorry to hear about Jerry. He and I go back to the ORD days at AA and several golf trips with him to Myrtle Beach with Mike Bifulco and many of other AA friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Foresman family. I really liked him, we had a lot of laughs and loved his high energy.

Jim Weel

Norm Thompson

February 22, 2012

To the Foresman Family,
I worked Flight Service and interacted w/ Jerry often. What a great guy and I can call "friend". We both played bad golf, and laughed a lot about it. But, when I needed someone to investigate a "delay call", he was right there and always responded in kind. Great Guy...
Jerry, you will be missed after our years together at AA. May the Good Lord hold your hand while you watch over us - it is appreciated Pal.

February 22, 2012

Dear Marianne , We our very sorry for your loss of Jerry . We remember him with
fondness and Your family is in our prayers . May God hold you in his arms at this time of sorrow and comfort you
Gods Blessing
Craig & Debbie Grandt

Gary & Gerri Loonan

February 22, 2012

We offer our regrets and prayers to your family on Jerry's passing. Jerry was a true friend and will be remembered by many. God Bless.

Dean Smith

February 22, 2012

The Family of Jerry Foresman,

Although I have never met any of you, I did know Jerry for many years. I too worked for AA and met Jerry as a result. I was part of a golf group he was in that went to Myrtle Beach each fall. Jerry was quite a guy and he WILL be missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

DON AND BONNIE MELVIN

February 22, 2012

DEAR MARIANNE, DON AND I SEND OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JERRY TO BOTH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. DON AND BONNIE MELVIN, SUMMERFIELD FLORIDA

Harvey Wolf

February 22, 2012

Dearest Marianne...I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Love prayers and support always. Harvey

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