Melvin Lee Gerdes's obituary , Passed away on January 19, 2023 in Mendon, Illinois

Melvin Lee Gerdes

April 21, 1938 - January 19, 2023 (84 years old)

Mendon, Illinois

Melvin Lee Gerdes's obituary , Passed away on January 19, 2023 in Mendon, Illinois

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Melvin Lee Gerdes

April 21, 1938 - January 19, 2023 (84 years old)

Mendon, Illinois

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Melvin Lee Gerdes Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melvin Lee Gerdes of Mendon, Illinois, born in Golden, Illinois, who passed away on January 19, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Henry Gerdes and Anna Leenerts Gerdes; and his siblings, Dorothy Passley, Vera Marie Oenning, Velda June Beebe, Lawrence and Leroy Gerdes.

He is survived by : his wife Cindy Lepper Timmerwilke; his children, Roger Melvin Gerdes of Golden, IL, Alan Wayne Gerdes (Dianna) of Camp Point, IL and Tammy Sue Gerdes of Camp Point, IL; his stepdaughter Annette Marie England (Timmerwilke) of Quincy; his grandchildren, Matthew Gerdes of Kahoka, MO, Andrew Gerdes of Golden, IL and Nicole Feldkamp of LaGrange, MO; and his stepgrandchildren, Dana Howell (Daniel) of Mt. Sterling, IL, Daniel White (Lacy) of Kinderhook, IL, Daven White (Abbey) of Mendon, IL and Autumn England of Quincy, IL. He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hansen-Spear Funeral Home



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Jan 23

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Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
1535 State St, Quincy, IL 62301

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Jan 24

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1535 State St, Quincy, IL 62301

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