Gerald E. Bourland Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald E. Bourland of Bethalto, Illinois, who passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald E. Bourland to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Silas Bourland and Verble Bourland (Bilderback); and his siblings, Evelyn Schoppet, Robert Bourland, Dorothy Myer and Donald Bourland.
He is survived by: his wife Joan E. Bria; his children, Jerilyn Hawkins (Larry) of Bethalto and Todd Bourland (Amy) of Elizabethton, TN; his grandchildren, Tyler Hawkins (Kelsey), Nathan Hawkins (Sara), Elizabeth Howald (Timothy), Rachel Sapp (Justin), Emmeline Bourland and EasterAnna Bourland; his great grandchildren, Kaden, Jackson, Vada, Ellie, Miriam, Jace, Nolan and Gideon; Brandon Metcalf.
Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran School. Keep Gerald E. Bourland's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
