Obituaries
Gerald J. Mertes
February 7, 1938 - January 13, 2018
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VISITATION
January 18, 2018 | 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 E. Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174 - January 19, 2018 | 11:00 A.M.
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St. Charles Episcopal Church
994 N. 5th Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174 -
Burial Location
Private at Union Cemetery, St. Charles, Illinois
Gerald J. Mertes age 79, of Geneva passed away January 13, 2018 at Delnor Hospital. He was born to John and Alice Mertes in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After graduating from Mankato State University, Gerald joined the Navy and served proudly on the USS Forrestal. He married his wife Kathy Foulkes on October 2, 1965, and they raised their family in Geneva. He was an insurance underwriter for over 30 years for Farmers Insurance Group.
He is survived by his loving wife Kathy, three sons; John (SusanYurs-Mertes) Mertes, James Mertes, Dr. Scott (Michelle) Mertes, five grandchildren; Marisa, Jack, Colin, Emma, Camryn, sister Dorothy (George) Goff, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother William (Joan) Mertes.
A Memorial Visitation will be 4-8:00 P.M. Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174. Memorial Services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 19, 2018 at St. Charles Episcopal Church 994 N. 5th Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, St. Charles, IL.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Charles Episcopal Church or Wounded Warriors Project.
To leave an online condolence for the family, visit the funeral home’s obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060.
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Tena Diamond from Beaverton, MI
"Scott and family,I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of need.Tena and Arvil Diamond"
Chris Kliewoneit from Farwell, MI
"I am so sorry for your loss."
JJ Mertz from Lake Isabella, MI
"Scott and family, I am sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers."
Cathy Sullivan from Melrose Park, IL
"John you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers on the loss of you father."
Anna Kot from Bartlett, IL
"You and your family are in our heart and mind. Our condolences on the passing of your father. Sincerely, Anna and Chris Kot"
Martin Stack from Saint Johns, MI
"To all who knew and loved Gerald Mertes, I send my sincerest condolences upon his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with those in need of comfort - especially my friend and colleague, Scott."
Laura Graf from St. Charles, IL
"Dear Kathy,Jerry was a blessing to all who knew him. I will miss him.Sending lots of hugs and prayers,Laura"
Jack & Fay Viverito from Bartlett, IL
"Kathy and family we are so sorry for the loss your husband, friend and father May his have ever lasting peace. Jerry will be missed by many. God peace to you and your family. Jack & Fay."
Angela & David VanNostrand from Bay City, MI
"Scott, Michelle and Emma we send our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your family."
Vic and Donna Dietz from Batavia , IL
"Jim, Our sympathies to you and all the family."
Ronda Schiess from Oak Park, IL
"I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, John. You and your family are very much in my thoughts, and I'm sending hugs your way. Sincerely, Ronda"
Marina Morrow from St. Charles, IL
"Jerry was a sweet and gentle man. I shall miss him at church, and when visiting with Kathy, and I'll miss our talks about birds, his coffee making skills, and his super hugs. I'm so glad that he was part of my church family and my friend . I pray for comfort for you all."
Maria owen from St. Charles, IL
"Kathy I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry was so nice and always so cheerful. You and your family are in my prayers."
Shari Dillon from Melrose Park, IL
"John and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Shari"
Caryn Grim from Chicago, IL
"John, keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers."
Nagi from Quantico, VA
"For your loss, I grieve. God speed."
Angela Rago from Elwood Park, IL
"Dear John and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of you father and grandfather. I would like to pay my respects in person, but am not sure if I can drive that far with my new knee. I am thinking of all of you. Love, Angela Rago"
Angela Rago from Elmwood Park, IL
"Dear John and Family, Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I would like to attend the visitation, but do not know if I will be able to make the long drive. I look forward to seeing you back at school soon. Take Care. Angela"
Sandra Conrad from Hanover Park, IL
"Dear John and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never met your father, I know what it's like to lose a dad. Know that I am thinking of you and your family. Sending positive thoughts."
Shawn Troy from Mt. Pleasant, MI
"I'm so sorry for your loss. Tough times don't last, but memories of our loved ones will live on forever."
Sean O'Brien from Mount Pleasant, MI
"I am so very sorry for your loss and I wish you peace in this difficult time..."
Andy Schaefges from Saint Charles, IL
"Sorry to hear about this. They were a second family when I was young. You can tell something about a man what he leaves behind."
Mark Reitan from Winona, MN
"Dear Scott, Please know that members of the Winona State University Alumni Society Board and many members of the WSU administrative staff have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We were all saddened to hear of the passing of your father last weekend."