Georgia G. Rohde

Georgia G. Rohde (nee Crisel) age 73 of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away on April 7, 2012 at the age of 73 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Fred R. Rohde, brothers and sisters: Lester Crisel, Darrell Crisel, June Rolfingsmeyer and Thelma Phillips.

She is survived by her beloved children Chris (Kim) Rohde, Rhonda (Wayne) Grayling, Robert (Joellen) Rohde, Craig (Ana) Rohde, Fred (Susan) Rohde; A loving sister Carol (Robert) Deien. cherished by 13 grandchildren: Marcus and Christen Rohde, Starla (Shawn) White, Ryan Verbeck, Amanda (Bill) Molle, Josh (Beth) Grayling, Melissa and Bobby Rohde, Briana Rohde, Fred (Joanna) Rohde, Andrea Rohde, Aaron and Jacob Rohde; and eight great grandchildren; Alicia Verbeck, Nico and Ethan White, Billy and Rhonda Molle, Sylina Taylor, Kylina Verbeck, and Brayden Grayling.

Georgia (Gerri) was a compassionate woman who throughout the years opened her home to many people in need. She gave to many charities and had a great home for her pets as well as tending to her yard and beautiful flowers. She was a devoted Christian who helped many to know Jesus. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Carlyle on Saturday April 14, 2012 at 11:00 am with Rev. Ron Long and Pastor Mark Goldman officiating. Interment will follow at the Carlyle Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Frerker Funeral Home in Carlyle on Friday April 13, 2012 from 4 until 8:00 pm. and on Saturday at the First Baptist Church from 10 until 11:00 am.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.