Laura Lingle
on 01/06/2022 at 10:15 am
I am so sorry for your loss
ReplyJoan Gentry
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Joan Gentry, 85, of Sparta, IL; born on November 11, 1936 in Tilden, IL; passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL.
Joan was a graduate from Sparta High School. She enjoyed playing Bingo, crocheting and spending time with her family. Babysitting her grandchildren was what made her happy. Joan loved dancing, especially to her husband’s band, Jim Gentry and the Gents.
She was preceded in death by her husband – James M. Gentry; parents – Ralph and Eva (Hill) Firestone; son – Michael Gentry; two brothers – Charles “Sonny” Firestone and Jimmie Dale “Uncle Buddy” Firestone, Sr.
Joan is survived by her children – Debi (Gary) Klausing of Sparta, IL, James “Spinner” (Gina) Gentry of Sparta, IL, Lisa Gentry of Sparta, IL, Cindy Westerman of Sparta, IL, and Laurie (Neil) Westerman of Sparta, IL; ten grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; sister – Jean Murphy of St. Louis, MO.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.heilschuessler.com.
Family and friends may gather at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Sparta on Monday, January 10, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Steve Neill officiating. Burial will take place at Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta, IL.
Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements
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Lorraine-Westerman Hepp on 01/06/2022 at 12:19 pm
I am so sorry for your loss Joan was a wonderful person, mother, grandmother, and servent of God. She will be sadly missed. Hugged me everytime i seen her. Gonna miss those hugs❤️
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Estella Denault on 01/06/2022 at 1:31 pm
I’m so sorry , I sure loved this woman. Her and my mother were such good friends sending my prayers and condolences to the family
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Jeanne Johnson on 01/06/2022 at 10:31 am
My heart is with you, Deb. Loss of a mother is deep and painful. Celebrate the memories!
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Debi Klausing on 01/08/2022 at 8:35 am
Thanks, Jeanne.
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Martha Mezel on 01/06/2022 at 10:45 am
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family! It’s so hard to loose someone! .Just talk about her a lot that will help!
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Hampton family on 01/06/2022 at 10:49 am
Rest peacefully Aunt Joan. She will be missed. Sending our love to all the Gentry family.
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Amy Beckley on 01/06/2022 at 11:25 am
You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
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Troy Cole on 01/06/2022 at 12:11 pm
I am so sorry for your loss! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know, personally, how much she meant to everyone. You all have my deepest condolences.
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Perry Brooks on 01/06/2022 at 12:23 pm
She was a Very Sweet lady,she will be missed, we had some good Conversations during Chemo, she always made me laugh, Prayers for you all, much love to you all, God Bless you all
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Jane Ann Robinson on 01/10/2022 at 9:31 pm
Joan was a wonderful person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven became a better place because she is there.
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Alan and Sharon Young on 01/06/2022 at 12:41 pm
We are so sorry to hear this.Joan was our neighbor for many years..Always very kind.
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Linda Henderson on 01/06/2022 at 1:24 pm
Joan was a very special friend to me. Our friendship goes way back. I will always remember her and her husband Jim. The rest of her family is special too. My prayers are with all the family.
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LaDonna Laramore on 01/06/2022 at 1:52 pm
We are so very sorry to hear of Joan’s passing, sending our prayers and deepest condolences to you all.
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Tim Hoefft on 01/06/2022 at 3:46 pm
Gentry Family…Sorry about the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories of our years being neighbors many years ago. God Bless!
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TAMMY JOHNSON on 01/06/2022 at 4:57 pm
Gentry family I am so sorry.I know words can not make it better but u honestly have my deepest sympathy!You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
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Lisa Bailey on 01/06/2022 at 8:46 pm
Sending prayers and hugs to the Gentry Family. Joan was a good lady and very sweet. Fly high my friend no more pain, your time here on earth is done. Now relax and dance with your husband and family. Please watch over us all. We miss you already and always but never forgotten.
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Stephanie Guidish Hughes on 01/06/2022 at 6:19 pm
Dear Gentry family, I am so sorry for your loss. Many prayers for you at this time.
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Darla Loftus on 01/06/2022 at 6:51 pm
Gentry Family: So sorry for your loss! I spent many happy evenings listening to, dancing to, (and sometimes singing with) The Gents. Hugs, and prayers!
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robert e blind and Sara on 01/06/2022 at 10:36 pm
Sorry to hear about Joan and sorry for family!
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George on 01/07/2022 at 8:30 am
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Gail Soderlund on 01/07/2022 at 9:22 am
So very sorry for your loss. Joan was such a kind, loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
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Tom Hodge on 01/08/2022 at 2:43 pm
Wonderful lady now at home with God and Big Jim, no more pain, no more suffering, I will miss her.
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Linda Boston on 01/09/2022 at 10:02 am
To the family of Mrs. Joan Gentry. So sorry for the loss of your mom. Thinking of you all. God Bless your family.
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Linda Boston
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Vicky Wilson on 01/10/2022 at 3:13 pm
So very sorry for the loss of your sweet mom. Sending love to your entire family.. You are all in my prayers.. I wish I had the words to ease your pain. She is in a better place watching over all of you and free of suffering 🙏❤️🙏
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Bob & Janice Taylor on 01/10/2022 at 4:20 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Joan was always friendly & kind. We will seeing her around town.
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Cynthia Franklin-Jones on 01/28/2022 at 11:20 am
My heart hurts to read about Joan’s passing. She was my Aunt Claudia Coles best friend and the mother of my classmate and friend Michael. She was a lovely warm women and I loved running into her in passing over the years. God bless your family. One day we will be with our parents again.
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Izzy & Liz on 01/11/2022 at 8:27 am
Sorry for your loss What a good person. Many good times were had back in the day. Everybody take care.
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Barbara Lively on 01/11/2022 at 8:30 am
Thanking of all of you, so sorry for your loss
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Thanking of all of you, so sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss What a good person. Many good times were had back in the day. Everybody take care.
We are so sorry for your loss. Joan was always friendly & kind. We will seeing her around town.
My heart hurts to read about Joan’s passing. She was my Aunt Claudia Coles best friend and the mother of my classmate and friend Michael. She was a lovely warm women and I loved running into her in passing over the years. God bless your family. One day we will be with our parents again.
So very sorry for the loss of your sweet mom. Sending love to your entire family.. You are all in my prayers.. I wish I had the words to ease your pain. She is in a better place watching over all of you and free of suffering 🙏❤️🙏
To the family of Mrs. Joan Gentry. So sorry for the loss of your mom. Thinking of you all. God Bless your family.
Sincerely,
Linda Boston
Quincy, IL
Wonderful lady now at home with God and Big Jim, no more pain, no more suffering, I will miss her.
So very sorry for your loss. Joan was such a kind, loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Sitting here trying to find the right words, I can’t
( BYE MOM I LOVE YOU )
Sorry to hear about Joan and sorry for family!
Dear Gentry family, I am so sorry for your loss. Many prayers for you at this time.
Gentry Family: So sorry for your loss! I spent many happy evenings listening to, dancing to, (and sometimes singing with) The Gents. Hugs, and prayers!
Gentry Family…Sorry about the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories of our years being neighbors many years ago. God Bless!
Sending prayers and hugs to the Gentry Family. Joan was a good lady and very sweet. Fly high my friend no more pain, your time here on earth is done. Now relax and dance with your husband and family. Please watch over us all. We miss you already and always but never forgotten.
Gentry family I am so sorry.I know words can not make it better but u honestly have my deepest sympathy!You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
We are so very sorry to hear of Joan’s passing, sending our prayers and deepest condolences to you all.
Joan was a very special friend to me. Our friendship goes way back. I will always remember her and her husband Jim. The rest of her family is special too. My prayers are with all the family.
We are so sorry to hear this.Joan was our neighbor for many years..Always very kind.
So sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of spending time on the porch visiting with your mom. Enjoyed being neighbor with your family.
That makes me so sad. Hugs to all you kids.❤️
I am so sorry for your loss! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know, personally, how much she meant to everyone. You all have my deepest condolences.
Joan was a wonderful person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven became a better place because she is there.
She was a Very Sweet lady,she will be missed, we had some good Conversations during Chemo, she always made me laugh, Prayers for you all, much love to you all, God Bless you all
You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Rest peacefully Aunt Joan. She will be missed. Sending our love to all the Gentry family.
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family! It’s so hard to loose someone! .Just talk about her a lot that will help!
My heart is with you, Deb. Loss of a mother is deep and painful. Celebrate the memories!
Thanks, Jeanne.
I am so sorry for your loss
I’m so sorry , I sure loved this woman. Her and my mother were such good friends sending my prayers and condolences to the family
I am so sorry for your loss Joan was a wonderful person, mother, grandmother, and servent of God. She will be sadly missed. Hugged me everytime i seen her. Gonna miss those hugs❤️