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Pittsfield, Illinois
Naomi M. Gerard, 91 of rural Pittsfield, died Monday, April 27, 2009 at Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield, IL.
Born Sept. 28, 1918 in Bellview, IL, she was the daughter of Austin Altizer Sr and Sarah O. Pruett Altizer, Sr. She married Kenneth William Gerard Sr. on July 3, 1947 and he preceded her in death on November 16, 1970.
Naomi was a member of the Independence Christian Church and taught Sunday School and Bible School for numerous years. She dearly loved raising and taking care of her children, grandchildren and other family members along with cooking, flower and vegetable gardening and canning.
She is survived by three sons and one daughter: Kenny (Marcia) Gerard, Pittsfield, IL., Mark (Jonie) Gerard, Pittsfield, IL., Mike (Kim) Gerard, Pittsfield and Sarah (Steve) Aughenbaugh, Lincoln, IL. Also, surviving are 10 grandchildren, Brandon (Miranda) Gerard, Nathan (Karen) Gerard, Billy Gerard, Isaac (Ashley) Gerard, Jamie Gerard, Shelby Gerard, Kelsey Gerard, Laura Aughenbaugh, Evan Aughenbaugh, and Connor Edwards. Three great grandchildren surviving are Noah Gerard, Kaylin Gerard and Molly Gerard along with several nieces and nephews.
Naomi was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers: Nettie Davis, Vera Altizer, Opal Bartlett, Veda Gerard, Roxy Smith, Austin Altizer Jr., Arthur Altizer, and Verdie Altizer.
A nephew, Guy Davis who was raised in the home also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Jim Bormann officiating. Burial will be at the Pittsfield West Cemetery.
Lunch will be provided for family and friends after the service at the Pike County Senior Citizens Center.
Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Home Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. The family requests memorials to be made to the Independence Christian Church or Illini Community Hospital.
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. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL is handling the arrangements for the family.
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