Nelta Jean Gerlach Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nelta Jean Gerlach of Morrison, Illinois, who passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nelta Jean Gerlach to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Damhoff and Fannie Damhoff (Renkes); her husband Vyrle E. Gerlach; her grandson Preston Gerlach; her stepgrandson Devon Hayes; and her siblings, Arlene Bush, Ruth Story, Gilbert and Jacob Damhoff.
She is survived by: her sons, Randy Gerlach (Jackie) of Nachusa, IL, Jerry Gerlach of Albany, IL and Mark Gerlach (Jeanette) of Rock Falls, IL; and her sister Joan Weaver (Arthur) of Morrison, IL. She is also survived by five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established to Resthave Home.
