Anna May Gersch, 94, of La Porte, Ind. passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind.
She was born Oct. 5, 1925 in Belleville, Ill. to Edwin F. and Frieda (Mohr) Blum.
On June 3, 1944 she married Robert B. Gersch.
Anne was a faithful wife, a loving mother, and a good friend to many. She loved preparing and sharing family meals. Anne enjoyed reading books and playing all sorts of games, especially bridge and rummikub. For many years, she served people in real estate as a realtor.
Survivors include her children, Richard (Deborah) Gersch of La Porte and Robert Gersch of Hickory Hills, Ill.; grandchildren, Rachel Hill of Chicago, IL, Annie Gersch of Raleigh, N.C., Emma Gersch of Chicago, Ill., Sarah Gersch of Wilmington, Del., Joshua Gersch of Virginia Beach, Va., and Nicole (Christian) Gersch-Moore of Jesup, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Henry Hill, and Elizabeth and Savannah Moore; and a niece and three nephews.
She was preceded by her husband; parents; and brother, Fred Blum.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, where a celebration of life service will be held at noon with Pastor Carl Galloway officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Anne’s final resting place will be at Beverly Cemetery, Blue Island, Ill.
Due to the recent governor’s order, attendees are required to wear a mask.
Memorial donations may be made to La Porte Missionary Church, 104 E. 18th St., La Porte, Ind. 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.cutlercares.com.