Gerald "Jerry" Durham's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2025 in Genoa, Illinois

Gerald "Jerry" Durham

March 9, 1937 - September 25, 2025 (88 years old)

Genoa, Illinois

Gerald "Jerry" Durham's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2025 in Genoa, Illinois

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Butala Funeral Home & Crematory - Sycamore

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Gerald "Jerry" Durham

March 9, 1937 - September 25, 2025 (88 years old)

Genoa, Illinois

Gerald Durham Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 25, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Gerald Durham of Genoa, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gerald Durham or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Christopher Durham and Lottie Durham (Brown); and his granddaughter Natalie Jontz. He is survived by: his wife Bernice Genette (Odom); his children, Jeannie Jontz (Darrell) and Jack Durham; his grandchildren, Allison Boisvenue (Geovon), Joseph Durham (Lisa) and Nicole Durham; his great grandchildren, Luna, Beau, Noah and Viktoria; his pet Cooper; his stepgrandchildren, Karl, JoAnne, Derek Jontz, Jacob and Joey Dumser; and his stepgreat-grandson Landen Hillner. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Slater-Butala Funeral Home (132 W Main St, Genoa, IL 60135). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Butala Funeral Home & Crematory - Sycamore



Fri

Oct 03

Visitation

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Slater-Butala Funeral Home
132 W Main St, Genoa, IL 60135

Fri

Oct 03

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Slater-Butala Funeral Home
132 W Main St, Genoa, IL 60135

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