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Melvin Lee Gerdes

Apr 21, 1938 - Jan 19, 2023

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Melvin Lee "Mel" Gerdes, age 84, of Mendon, died Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 4:02 pm in Blessing Hospital.Mel was born April 21, 1938 in Golden, Illinois, the son of Henry and Anna Leenerts Gerdes. He married Cindy Lepper Timmerwilke on July 27, 1984 in Quincy. She survives. Mel bega...

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Jan 23

Visitation

Monday, January 23, 2023
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

1535 State Street
Quincy, IL 62301

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Jan 24

Service

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
11:00 am

Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

1535 State Street
Quincy, IL 62301

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Melvin Lee Gerdes

April 21, 1938 - January 19, 2023

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W William Spear January 23, 2023

M Mary King January 20, 2023

Mel was a very gentle man and a great neighbor. I had been through alot the last couple of years. Mel and Cindy were always there for me and my family. He will be missed. Hugs

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