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 Gerallyn
Joyce Gates, age 79, of Adams, Wisconsin died Monday, March
22, 2010 at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March
26, 2010 at the St. Ann's Catholic Church in Brooks,
Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate.
Interment will be at the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Town
of New Chester, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. until the time of service on
Friday at St. Ann's Catholic Church.
Geri was born November 12, 1930 in La Salle, Illinois to
Victor and Lucille (Haley) Johnson. She married George C.
Gates on October 7, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. This
marriage was blessed with six children.
Geri enjoyed camping, having seen all 48 lower states. She
was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,
and loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed
living in the country, and in her younger days, dancing with
her husband, George.
Geri was a faithful member of St. Ann�s Catholic Church.
Geri was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and
Lucille Johnson; husband, George C. Gates; son, George V.
Gates; brother, Victor Johnson; sister-in-law, Dorothy
Johnson, Brother-in-law, Glenn C. Gates; nieces, nephews,
grand nieces, and grand nephews.
Surviving family members include...
Children
Carol (Tom) Schimel of Elmhurst, IL
Mary (Craig) Wille of Adams, Wisconsin
Peggy Queen of Mundelien, IL
Gary (Meg) Gates of Claredon Hills, IL
Tom Gates of Third Lake, IL
Daughter-in-law
Karen Gates of Morton Grove, IL
Grandchildren
Tom (Katie) Schimel Jr.
Bill Schimel
Amanda Schimel
Vickie Gates
Stephanie Gates
George Gates Jr.
Tom Queen Jr.
Katie Queen
Christopher Gates
Emily Gates
Molly Gates
Michael Gates
Great-Grandchild
Melody Gates
Sister-in-law
Maxine �Max� Gates
further
survived by
other relatives and friends
The
family would like to thank Northland Home Health, Moundview
Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy, Dr. Stuart Taylor, Wendy
and Becky for the excellent care they provided mother during
her time of need.
Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit
www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further
information.
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