FORRESTON — Geraldine E. Timmer, 82, of Forreston, IL passed away Friday, Aug 23, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1942 to George and Grace (Johnson) Hessenius. She married Roger Timmer on Sept. 9, 1961 in Baileyville, IL. Roger passed away in 2008. Gerry was a beautician in Forreston and a member of First United Methodist Church of Forreston. She also worked for Mack Auction for many years.
Gerry is survived by her son Curt (Jennifer) Timmer of Baileyville and her daughter Debra (Kevin) Baumann of Baileyville; five grandchildren, Ben (Ashley) Baumann, Alex (Abi Bacon) Baumann, Andy Baumann, Annie (Ethan Klosa) Timmer and Dylon Timmer, and one great granddaughter Zoee Baumann.
Gerry was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday September 7, 2024 at First United Methodist Church of Forreston with Pastor Cherie Quillman officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Friday September 6, 2024 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Forreston, IL. Burial will be at Cranes Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established in Gerry’s memory.
