Signe J. Gerdes Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Signe J. Gerdes (Sterling, Illinois) is shared. Signe, born on March 21, 1938, passed away on October 30, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Signe will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Signe by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Signe is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Signe’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Seth Nelson and Florence Nelson (Lind); and her husband David Gerdes. She is survived by: her sons, Ron Poston of Tampico, Jeff Poston of Freeport and John Poston of Tampico; her stepson Art Walters (Lori) of Rock Falls; and her grandchildren, Tabitha and Caressa of Denver, CO. She is also survived by 3 great grandchildren; 4 great great-grandchildren.
