It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ellen Mary Gerard (North English, Iowa), born in Washington, Iowa, who passed away on February 23, 2018, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellen Mary Gerard to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, John O'Brien and Susie Elizabeth O'Brien (Healy); her siblings, Mary Jean Van Dee, Ellavene Longwell, Anna White, Mary Pauline O'Brien, Frances Baker, Ed O'Brien, Joe O'Brien, Hugh O'Brien, William O'Brien and Larry O'Brien; and her grandsons, Jason Gregan, Eric Gregan and Daniel James Timmerman.

She is survived by : her children, John Gregan (Rhonda) of Waldorf, MD, Mary Timmerman (Bob) of Waukon, Tom Gregan of Iowa City, Patty Foubert of Lawrence, KS, Pauline Gerard, Lois Gerard, Bill Gerard (Trish) of Oceanside, CA, Les Gerard (Teresa) of Des Moines and David Gerard (Heather) of Sigourney. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and one on the way; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Powell Funeral Home