ADELE F. GERHARDT

Adele F. Gerhardt, 97, of Elkhorn formerly of Sharon, died Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center.

She was born Feb. 27, 1915 in Chicago. She was united in marriage to Walter Gerhardt in 1935 in Chicago. She was a “Long Lines” (long distance) telephone operator with Illinois Bell for many years.

She is survived by her son, David (Roni); grandson, David (Kendra), Matthew (Kim); granddaughters, Susan (Mike) Compayner, Kathy (Carl) Pearson and Debra Tassone; great-granddaughter, Amber and great-grandsons, Malichi and Konor.

Adele was preceded in death by parents; Marie (Fuller) Ausmus; husband, Walter and daughters, Judith Sunquist and Maxine Miller.

A private family service is to follow at a later date. Toynton Funeral Home of Sharon is assisting the family with arrangements.

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