Gretchen ‘Gertie’ Lewis, 84, Loves Park, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at home surrounded by family. Born on March 3, 1926 in Geneseo, IL to Fred and Bernice Drescher. Graduated from Geneseo High School. Married Virgil Lewis on December 20, 1947. Gertie was a member of VFW Woman’s Auxillary and Riverside Community Church. She was also a Senior Volunteer at Maple Elementary School in Loves Park. The family would like to thank special friend, Jan Nimm and the Riverside Community Church family for all their friendship and support.
Survivors include her children, daughter, Karon (Herb) Schrader, Loves Park; sons, Michael (Maridith)Lewis, Evans, GA and Patrick (Sherry) Lewis, Pecatonica, IL; grandchildren, Lewis (Emily) Schrader, Jennifer Woodyard, Justine Lewis, Christine Lewis, Michelle Lewis, Ann Lewis; great granddaughter, Isabel Woodyard; brother, Clarence (Loretta) Drescher . Predeceased by husband of 50 years, Virgil; twin sons; a sister; and 3 brothers.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Riverside Community Church, 6816 N. Second Street, Machesney Park, officiated by Rev. Bobby Sheets. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday, June 15th from 6-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. before the service. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family for a memorial dedicated in her name to Riverside Community Church. Online condolences at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com
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