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Kathryn Gerald Obituary
Kathryn Louise Gerald
Feb. 8, 1940 - April 13, 2023
Kathryn Louise (Noonan) Gerald passed away at her daughter's home in Macon, IL, surrounded by her loved ones on April 13, 2023, at the age of 83.
Kay is preceded in death by her parents, John and C. Christine Noonan; sister, Barbara (Walter) Walker; brother, Bill Noonan; and sister, Carol Jean Noonan.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Gerald of Illiopolis, IL; her son, Bill (Susan) Bruns of Caitlin, IL; daughter, Carol (Leland) Dodson of Macon, IL; daughter, Debra (Ron) Baumhardt of Springfield IL; step-children: Angela Fryer, and Ryan Nelson. Her grandchildren: Keighty( Jacob) Dobbels, Billie (Ricky) Byrum, Casey Dodson, Patrice (Brandon) Helm, Jennifer (Lou) Tuttle, Emily (Brian) Haga, Sarah Bruns, Clayton (Jordan) Hawkins and Macey (Dylan) Dalbey . She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren; sister, MaryAnn Young; brother, John (Barbara) Noonan; sister-in-law, Emily Noonan; and nieces and nephews.
Kay was born in Cantrall, IL, and graduated from Athens High School.
Kay's many hobbies included gardening, cooking, sewing, quilting for family, friends, and Project Linus, playing the piano and percussion, and spending time with her loved ones. Kay's most precious gifts were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved making clothes, dolls, cloth books, toys, and quilts for her "babies."
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home, 432 Seventh Street, Illiopolis, IL, 62539. Funeral Services will be at the Illiopolis Christian Church on April 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with graveside services to follow.
Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home in Illiopolis is in charge of arrangements.
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Paul and Diana Guldenstein
April 17, 2023
Kay was one of the kindest and most generous person I´ve ever known. Her creativity in quilting was amazing. May all of you feel the Lord´s comforting arms around you during this time. Kay will be missed.
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Sheryl Jones
April 17, 2023
Ron, I am so sorry for your precious loss. Praying for peace and strength.
Sheryl Jones
Niantic, IL
Joan Bricker
April 15, 2023
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Kay was a wonderful person. May your memories and the days ahead bring you peace and comfort. Though we´re a couple thousand miles away, be assured my thoughts and prayers are with you especially in the coming days as you go through this difficult time.
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