Frances Jean Gerjets Obituary (1934

Toluca: Frances "Jean" Gerjets, 86, of Toluca, passed away Monday July 13, 2020, 3:12 am at Heritage Health, Streator. Visitation will be Friday July 17, 2020 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Antioch Christian Church, Toluca. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am at the church. Rev. Dr. Robert Idell will officiate. Burial will follow at Antioch Christian Cemetery, Toluca. Memorials may be directed to her church or the Eastern Marshall County Ambulance Service. Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, Toluca, is in charge of arrangements. Jean was born April 29, 1934 in Streator, IL to Frank and Lillie (Laffins) Kresl. She married James L. Gerjets on June 27, 1954 in Toluca. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1992. Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Jean (David) Cook, of Wenona, three grandchildren, Katelyn (Fiance Antoine Charlier), Kaleb and Kallen Cook. Jean was a member of Antioch Christian Church, Toluca. She worked as a secretary for Toluca High School, and later Fieldcrest School District for of 34 years, retiring in 2003. Jean's family was very important to her. She loved her grandchildren and taking vacations with her family. She loved to decorate for the holidays, especially Halloween and Christmas. She will be remembered for hosting the family holidays at her home.