Mary Alice is missed so much. She was one amazing, kind, caring, and sweet woman. I’m so very blessed to have known her and hot to call her family. My prayers are with you all.
Mary Alice Gerlach

GERLACH
Mary Alice (Neal) Gerlach, 87, of Sparta, IL, born on September 4, 1932 in Sparta, IL, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at the Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL.
Mary Alice was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Sparta, IL. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them any chance she was able.
She was preceded in death by her husband Howard Gerlach. Parents – Adelbert and Ora (Candler) Neal. Brothers – Robert Neal; Norman Neal; Jack Neal.
Mary Alice is survived by Three Children – Kathy (Mark) McConachie of Sparta, IL; Kim (Delbert) Renner of Sparta, IL; Kenny (Amy) Gerlach of Webster Groves, MO. Many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church in Sparta, IL.
Funeral: Private graveside services will be held for the family at Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta, IL.
Interment: Burial will be held at Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta, IL
Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements.
8 Comments
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Shalla McBride on 06/02/2020 at 3:38 pm
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Larry McGuire on 06/03/2020 at 6:46 am
My condolences to the family.
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Mike Higgerson on 06/03/2020 at 7:08 am
Kathy and family, just want you to know you have our sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Pastor Mike and Carolyn and Church family.
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Lori Reinhardt-Turner on 06/03/2020 at 9:35 am
Kathy, Kim, Kenny – so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. You’re all in my prayers.
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Tim Culp on 06/03/2020 at 1:43 pm
So sorry to hear about Mary Alice. Such a sweet lady!!
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Perry Brooks on 06/06/2020 at 3:40 pm
Sorry for the loss of your Mother, Prayers for your family!
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Lee Anne (Hille) Martin on 06/08/2020 at 5:02 pm
Oh, Kathy and Kim, and family, We just learned of your Mom’s passing. So sorry of her loss! She was the sweetest lady and best friend to Juanita, our Mom! Mom will miss talking to her so much! Heart felt condolences!
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Jim and Carol Haury on 06/10/2020 at 4:35 pm
Kenny, Kim and Kathy and families, so sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. She was a special lady and very nice to our Brad.
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Kenny, Kim and Kathy and families, so sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. She was a special lady and very nice to our Brad.
Oh, Kathy and Kim, and family, We just learned of your Mom’s passing. So sorry of her loss! She was the sweetest lady and best friend to Juanita, our Mom! Mom will miss talking to her so much! Heart felt condolences!
Sorry for the loss of your Mother, Prayers for your family!
So sorry to hear about Mary Alice. Such a sweet lady!!
Kathy, Kim, Kenny – so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. You’re all in my prayers.
Kathy and family, just want you to know you have our sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Pastor Mike and Carolyn and Church family.
My condolences to the family.
Mary Alice is missed so much. She was one amazing, kind, caring, and sweet woman. I’m so very blessed to have known her and hot to call her family. My prayers are with you all.