Jerome T. "Jerry" Loesch
April 25, 1941 — August 14, 2010
Jerome “Jerry” T. Loesch, 69, of Mt. Vernon died Saturday, August 14, 2010 at his home, following a 3-year battle with esophageal cancer. Memorial Mass: 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2010, at St. Isidore Church, Springville. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion.
Survivors include his life partner, Mary Mitchell and her son, Shannon Mitchell; Jerry’s children, Mary E. Loesch of Iowa City, Jerome Loesch of Iowa City and Kathy (Dave) Lynott of Mt. Vernon; his grandchildren, Kate and Maggie Lynott; and 3 brothers, Ted (Marge) Loesch of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Dennis (Marilyn) Loesch of Highland Park, Illinois, and Michael Loesch of Phelps, Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Larry Loesch and a nephew, Tommy Loesch.
Jerry was born April 25, 1941, the son of Theodore J. and Mary E. (Sheahen) Loesch, in Highland Park, Illinois. He spent over 20 years in the beverage industry before purchasing and operating “Jerry’s True Value” in Mt. Vernon. Nothing brought Jerry greater joy than cooking and entertaining for family and friends. He also took great pride and joy in caring for his rural Mt. Vernon home.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Jerry’s memory.
Survivors include his life partner, Mary Mitchell and her son, Shannon Mitchell; Jerry’s children, Mary E. Loesch of Iowa City, Jerome Loesch of Iowa City and Kathy (Dave) Lynott of Mt. Vernon; his grandchildren, Kate and Maggie Lynott; and 3 brothers, Ted (Marge) Loesch of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Dennis (Marilyn) Loesch of Highland Park, Illinois, and Michael Loesch of Phelps, Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Larry Loesch and a nephew, Tommy Loesch.
Jerry was born April 25, 1941, the son of Theodore J. and Mary E. (Sheahen) Loesch, in Highland Park, Illinois. He spent over 20 years in the beverage industry before purchasing and operating “Jerry’s True Value” in Mt. Vernon. Nothing brought Jerry greater joy than cooking and entertaining for family and friends. He also took great pride and joy in caring for his rural Mt. Vernon home.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Jerry’s memory.
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