Gerry Helen Thoman Obituary

Gerry Helen Thoman of Effingham, Illinois passed away on October 28, 2026. Gerry, born on September 26, 1943, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerry Helen Thoman to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Oliver Ken "O. K." and Helen Fackler (Gale); her grandparent Day; and her husband Fred. She is survived by: her daughter Audrey Ann Thoman of Effingham, IL; her close friends, Janice, Judy, Marlene, Carol, Joyce and Jeanne; her grandchildren, John Spieth of Ellington, MO, Derek Smith of Decatur, IL and Myah Stuemke (Brett) of Altamont, IL.; her great grandchildren, Blake, Evan Stuemke of Altamont, IL and Tristen Spieth of Kansas City, MO.; her children, Denise Szafranski (Rick) of Ellington and Scott Smith (Lisa) of Decatur, IL; and her sister-in-law Farida Wack (Arroyo Grande).

The family requests no flowers or gifts. Memorials may be made directly to the Holy Trinity Lutheran High School or Effingham County Animal Control.