Donna Gerry
May 14, 1937 - August 17, 2009
Obituary
Gerry, Donna J.
MADISON-Donna J. Gerry passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Donna dedicated her life to her Lord and Savior, Jesus, and her family. One of her favorite scripture verses was III John 1:4 " I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking with the Lord." Donna married Ted Gerry on Oct. 10, 1959, in Madison. They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. Donna is survived by her husband, Ted; five children, David (Jean) Gerry of Madison, Tim (Kristi) Gerry of Eau Claire, Julie (Clark) Osborn of Cottage Grove, Ted (Melody) Gerry of Madison, and Peter (Izzy) Gerry of Madison; sisters, Nancy Dolsey of Madison, Sandy Gilmore of Sun Prairie, and Mary Sue (Charlie) Miller of Sun Prairie; sisters-in-law, Laurie Gerry, Pat McCormick and Evie Gerry of Madison, and Etta (Roy) Graham of Florida; also many nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Teddy and Jessie Gerry of Madison, Alica, Emily and Rebekah Gerry of Eau Claire, Joshua Osborn of Cottage Grove, KateLynn, Brittany, Allison and Caleb of Madison, and Brooke, Zachary and Kelli of Madison, along with a grandchild on the way. Donna was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Nancy; her father and mother, William and Lorraine Ashard; a sister, Sharon Benson; brothers-in-law, Glen Gilmore, Ozzie Dolsey, Mike McCormick, Dick Kingston, Tom Gerry and Bud Gerry; a nephew, Chris Gilmore; and a sister-in-law, Lucille Kingston. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Bernard Norland presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin. Donna is very much loved, and will truly be missed.
Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.
Service:
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Bernard Norland presiding.
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Loran Zibrowski
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Julie and Clark and family,
God's richest blessings and comfort to you and to your family as you glorify God for all the memories and love he bestowed on you through Donna.
Terry and I and the boys have you all in our thoughts and our prayers...
In Christ,
Loran Zibrowski
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Mark & Debbie Hendrickson
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Dear Gerry family
We are saddened by the loss of your dear family member. Our hearts are truly with you and for you. May our Loving Heavenly Father hold your hearts tenderly and give you peace.
Much love
Mark and Debbie Hendrickson and family
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David and Karen Cook
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Dear Gerry family,
WE love and pray for you at this time. You all are a testiment and legacy of a mother who brought up a unique and beautiful family. It was an honor to meet her a couple of Thanksgivings ago. We agree that God will give each of you Grace and Hugs during this time. We love you.
David, Karen, Lexie, Hannah Cook
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Jerome & Shelley Legried
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Although we never had the privilege to meet Donna, we have been blessed by her spirit through her children. What a testimony to her life here on earth! With loving thoughts and shared sadness in your family's loss, we also share the great joy she must bring the Lord as he welcomes her home.
The Legried's - Shelley, Jerry, McKenna, Ashlen & Kadence
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Bill Sergenian
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To The Gerry Family!
My sincere condolences on the passing of your wife, mother, grandma, mother-in-law and friend!
You're all in my prayers and thoughts!
Bill Sergenian
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George and Tama DePrey Frazier
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We are very saddened that Donna Gerry has passed away. My two bothers and one sister (Rick, Tom, Renee, and myself respectively) all went to LaFollette High School with two of her sons, David and Tim. One of her sons has become a personal fitness trainer at the Princeton Club. David and Tim may not remember us; however, we were watching them as they grew in the love of Jesus. I knew Donna had a deep faith and love for people. Sorry for their loss.