Prairie State Wire

Gerald W. “Jerry” Dill, 79, passed away. He was the beloved husband of Arlene Dill (nee Feery) and loving father of Allison Gaynor, Matthew Dill, and Lauren Foreman. Jerry was the cherished grandfather of Katy Haberkorn, Sophia, Max, Dillon, Ava, Luke, Payton, Mackenzie, and Wyatt. He was the proud son of the late Otto and Margaret Dill and dear brother of Michael, the late Charles, and James Dill. Jerry was a fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Former President of the Local Home Builders Association (SSHBA) and on the Board of St. Coletta’s, Jerry was dedicated to service.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home. Family and friends will gather on Tuesday at Our Lady of the Woods Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to NPH USA or Mercy Home for Boys & Girls are appreciated. Memories and condolences can be shared on Gerald’s Tribute Wall on the Sheehy Funeral Home website. To honor Gerald, flowers can be sent to the family or a tree can be planted in his memory through the floral store.

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