Geraldine K. (Roloff) Yung

Geraldine K. (Roloff) Yung, 86, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 5:06 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2016 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. 

She was born on January 15, 1930 near Waverly, IA, the daughter of Arthur Friedrich and Helen Dorothea (Mueller) Roloff.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waverly.  After attending St. Paul’s Parochial School, she graduated from Waverly High School in 1947.  Geraldine continued her education at a vocational school in Omaha, NE. 

Following her education, Gerry accepted a position with the government working for the FBI in Washington D.C.  While there she met Russell Osborne, who was in the United States Army Air Corps, and they were married on July 16, 1947. 

Gerry worked for the Department of Defense in Cedar Rapids.  She also worked at the Waverly Sale Barn as a cashier in the lunchroom where they had horse sales.  It was there she met Lawrence Yung from Alexis, IL.  They were married on August 21, 1971.  He preceded her in death on October 3, 1994. 

Gerry was a homemaker and assisted Lawrence on the farm raising Belgian horses, Hereford Cattle, and hogs for 23 years.  In November of 1996, Gerry moved from the farm to Alexis.  She enjoyed Iowa Hawkeye sports and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Gerry was known for her great cooking.  She attended Alexis Presbyterian Church and was active in the church woman’s club.    

She is survived by her children, Janet Kincade of Grundy Center, IA, Roger (Margaret) Osborne of Grundy Center, IA, Patricia (John) Kirkemo of Galesburg, IL, and Debra (James) McCarrell of Chapman, KS.  Her step children, Frank (Mary) Yung of North Henderson, IL, Pearl (David) Smith of Monmouth, IL , and Bernice (Greg) Errion of Collierville, TN.  Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren, and dear friend, Bertha Dublo. 

She was preceded in death by both husbands and one brother Harlan Roloff. 

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Alexis Presbyterian Church, Alexis.  Interment will be in Alexis Cemetery.  Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church.  Memorials can be made to the Alexis Presbyterian Church.  McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, is in charge of the arrangements.  For more information or to leave an on-line condolence please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com.