Gerald “Jerry” L. Eberle, 42, of Springfield, died at 8:37 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2004 at St. John’s Hospital. Gerald was born March 11, 1962 in St. Louis, MO the son of Dr. John Paul and Margaret Mary Thomas Eberle. He is survived by his beloved parents: Dr. John Paul and Peggy Eberle; beloved brothers: John (wife, Mary), David and Laurence (wife, Lynn) Eberle; beloved sisters: Connie (husband, Jim) Schobel, Carolyn (husband, Steve) Hoerr, Jane (husband, Mark) Stasney and Nancy Eberle. Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at Cure’ of Ars Parish, 670 S. Laclede Station Rd., St. Louis, MO. Private burial. Memorial contributions may be made to Jerry’s Home away from Home, Brother James Court, 2508 St. James Rd., Springfield, IL 62707. The family of Gerald “Jerry” L. Eberle is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.