Obituary for Dora Jean Gerlach Dora Jean Gerlach, 86, of Jackson, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Lutheran Home. She was born August 16, 1931 in Jackson, Missouri to the late Roy and Nell (Williams) Schreiner. She and Bobby G. Gerlach were married January 27, 1951 at Jackson, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2018. Dora Jean worked at the hosiery mill, was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was a girl scout leader and secretary of the PTA at Trinity Lutheran School. She was a member and long time greeter at the church for over 60 years. Survivors include one daughter, Jean (Ron) Bollinger of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; one son, Mark (Debbie) Gerlach of Terre Du Lac, Missouri; brothers, Ralph Dayton Schreiner and Jerry Schreiner of Jackson, Missouri; sisters, Betty Suedekum of Jackson, Barbara Wendel of Jackson, Mary Biri of Fruitland and Judy Huber of Jackson; six grandchildren, Lorie (Marc) Alaimo of Agoura Hills, California, Kelly (J.R.) Brown of Perryville, Missouri, Abby (Richard Marquart) Gerlach of Cape Girardeau, Martin (Asheley) Litton III of Potosi, Missouri, Corey Litton of Potosi, Missouri and Kaitlyn Litton of Terre Du Lac, Missouri; two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bobby G. Gerlach; two brothers and one sister. Visitation will be Sunday, June 3, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel. Funeral service will be Monday, June 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Daniel Maske officiating. Burial will follow at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or Trinity Lutheran School. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dora Jean Gerlach please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Cape County Memorial Park 2315 Highway 61 N Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701 Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dora Jean Gerlach August 16 1931 May 30 2018. Ford & Sons Funeral Homes
Death notice for the town of: Benton, state: Missouri