She was born in Chicago, IL to Edward and Virginia (Urban) Geisler. She married Kenneth Kocher on December 31, 1955 in Peoria, IL. He survives.
also surviving are four children, Kevin (Bonny) Kocher of St. David, IL, Mark (Sherry) Kocher of Mapleton, Linda Kocher of Mapleton, and Pam (Tom) Cunningham of Peoria, twelve grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Gail was a founding member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bartonville and was a member of the Peoria Journal Star Advisory Board. She loved sewing, ceramics and playing the piano, which she taught for over 40 years.
A funeral mass will be 10:30 am on Thursday, May 27, 2021 with visitation one hour prior to the service at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bartonville. Burial will follow at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Mapleton. Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Family requests that face masks and social distancing be observed.
The family would like to thank the special care provided by her aides.
Donations can be made for Masses to be said in her memory. Online condolences can be submitted to www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
