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Gerald, Dennis Lamar Dennis Lamar "Lamont" Gerald. Born to Norfleet and Earlyscine Gerald on February 4, 1958 in Indianola, MS. He was raised in Chicago, IL. and graduated Fenger High School. Upon completing his education, he served his country, and joined the U. S. Army. He served faithfully and dutifully for eight years. While in the army, Dennis went to college and was trained as a Computer Programmer, and eventually became a Program Analyst. Dennis married Patricia Baer, to this union were born five children, Jeremy, Jasmine, Jacinda, Shienel, and Shamar. Never forgetting his Christain up-bringng he was a faithful member of several great churches before finally settling down at Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, under the leadership of Reverend Senator James T. Meeks. Dennis will be forever remembered by his devoted mother, Earlyscine Gerald of Chicago, IL; sister Daphne Gerald-Robinson of Naperville, IL; Five children, Jeremy Nesbit-Gerald, Jasmine Gerald-Johnson, and Shamar Gerald of Carlisle, PA; Jacinda Gerald of Aurora, IL; and Shienel Gerald of Dekalb, IL; Six grandchildren, two nieces, two nephews, four aunts, one uncle, Five great-nephews, and a host of cousins and friends. Visitation Friday, September 17, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Robey Park Manor Funeral Home 2510 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights. The Funeral will take place Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 10 o'clock a.m. Salem Baptist Church 11800 South Indiana Ave. Chicago. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois immediately following the service. If you have questions, please call 708-756-2310. Please visit us at WWW.ROBEYPARKMANOR.COM

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 17, 2010.

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Earlyscine Gerald

September 11, 2011

Dear Dennis, I love you and miss you. One whole year has passed and yet it seem like only yesterday. Don't know if that will ever change. It is still so very hard to go on without you. Thank God for the memories in pictures & videos but especially the memories of the heart. Loving you and missing you always. Till we meet. Love Mom,

Jasmine Johnson

September 10, 2011

Dad i miss you and can but cant wait to see you agin i know we didnt see each oher alot but i always was thinking about you i still do i ove you you always and forever

Daphne Gerald-Robinson

September 8, 2011

Today is September 8,2011 a year tomorrow since you passed and it still seems like just yesterday to me. WOW! how times flies by; at least once a week if not more often I go to pick up the phone to call you and ask you some question or check to see how you are ding and have to tell myself, that's right he's not physically here anymore. I have to call you on Heaven's line now. i pray your soul is at peace now and you are partying on the right hand of God. Say hello to all the relatives that met you when you came and you've met since you've been gone. LOVE AND MISS YOU STILL!

June 16, 2011

I miss you

Earlyscine Gerald

February 4, 2011

Dear Dennis, today is your birthday and it is not the same without you here. I know that if you were here I would be cooking all your favorites, dressing, greens, sweet potatoes, dumpling, mac and cheese and all the foods that you like to eat. But you are not here so I am left missing you and remembering what was and what's never to be again. We would eat, play games,you would open your gifts, we would take pictures and talk about what you got the last time. Thank God for memories. I will always remember and be grateful for the time that we had. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DENNIS. Love you much. Keep watch till we meet. Love Mom.

Daphne Gerald-Robinson

February 4, 2011

Happy 53rd Birthday Dennis, I am so very sorry and grief stricken that you are not here physically to celebrate this day with us.  Your physical presence is missed daily, but your spiritual presence is felt daily.  I LOVE AND MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY YOUR LIL SIS!!!!!!!

Daphne R. Gerald-Robinson

December 29, 2010

Today is December 29, 2010, almost the end of another year; but this time it is a lot different because you're not here. There has been so many times I've went to pick up the phone to say what's up, how you're doing today? Or how do you do this or that? Do you have this electronic part or cable? Only to remember that you have to send the answer long distance from heaven. I assume you and daddy, Big Momma, and Ponk and all the other relatives that went before you that are now in heaven are catching up on old times.
We all know you all are looking out for us up there. But WE SURE DO MISS YOU DOWN HERE VERY MUCH!

I hope I am doing your legacy and name good by my actions, reactions, and love. A new year is around the corner and only God knows what it will bring; but, if God sees fit to let me see it I pray he will also continue to comfort and keep us, lift us up when we are falling or want to get depressed and give up, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, month by month, and year by year as we try to continue to do his will and live without you all in out lives down here. May your spirits lift us and comfort us as we continue on this journey called life.

I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!

Earlyscine Gerald

December 27, 2010

Dennis, Christmas has come and gone and nothing is the same without you. We try but it's not the same. There is such a void in our hearts and lives that probably wont ever be filled. Everyone says it will get better but I am not so sure about that. My heart will always ache for you. I miss you. I love you.

Dennis with Lady 2005

November 11, 2010

Dennis, You were the strong one. You were the one people depending on for strength, courage and advice, Then the roles were changed. I truly understand why you left us to be in a better place. No more pain, no more guessing what was going to happen next, No more struggling to keep things going, No more having to be dependent on others. You do not know how many times I wanted to call you at midnight to tell you what my daughter was doing now and looking for your advice or just to set up a movie night again to get away from the "house". To talk to see what was happening,As I called it, Your end of the world. To hear you sound off about something that occured at work or just an update on the family. I am angry at you for leaving. Yes, that is selfish of me becuase even though I know you are watching over everyone that you left behind. It is not the same as having you here. Seeing the expression on your face when you get excited or frustrated. Hearing your voice in that "matter of fact" way you had of talking. Trying to fill that hole that was left by your passing is not so easy. Keep watching over us Dennis as we muddle through our daily lifes and keep trying to move forward.

Daphne Gerald-Robinson

November 9, 2010

It's been 2 months already since my best friend/only brother went to be with God, I miss him a lot.  But, I thank God he is no longer suffering. I Love You and I'm so glad you had no doubts about that, because I showed you and told you.    R. I. P. Dennis.

Ron Robinson

November 7, 2010

You will truly be miss, I am glad for the time we had here

Daphne Gerald-Robinson

November 4, 2010

This Man Made A difference!

Christmas 2009

Daphne Gerald-Robinson

November 3, 2010

I know you are resting in peace and pain free up there in heaven. I Love You and miss you.

Daphne Gerald-Robinson

October 27, 2010

On 9-9-10 I Loss My One and Only Brother and Best Friend!!!!! RIP Dennis You Are In A Better Place Now, Say Hello To Daddy. You both continue to watch over us. LOVE YOU!!!! I'M GOING TO MISS YOU, BUT YOU GO AHEAD AND HAVE YOUR PARTY UP THERE AND WE WILL HAVE THE ONE YOU TOLD ME TO GIVE YOU DOWN HERE!!!!!!

Dennis the boy, The Army Specialist, The Man That Made A Difference!

Daphne Gerald-Robinson

October 27, 2010

Dennis resting in the living water.

Daphne Gerald-Robinson

October 27, 2010

Daphne Gerald-Robinson

October 23, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

October 13, 2010

when you were 4 years old and I was pregant with Dab I told you we were going to have a baby. When we went to churh the next Sunday you announced to the whole church "We are going to have a baby". The close bond between you and Dab was formed at that time and laasted a lifetime. I miss you.

Mom

October 12, 2010

I remember when Dab was about 3 weeks old and she was laying in the bed crying. You ran and got a belt and said whoop her momma, whoop her. That was so cute. I love you.

Earnestine Hardy

October 11, 2010

things are not the same since you left. but we"ll get thur it .

Claudia Davis-Stevenson

October 11, 2010

Dennis was the BEST big brother to my BEST friend Daphne. From my first meeting him when Daphne and I were in 4th grade, he would always tell us if what we were doing was Stupid or not (smile), I guess that's what big brothers are for. His memory lives on in my heart.....

Daniel Walsh

September 17, 2010

Dennis, You were my best friend. You helped me in more ways then you ever knew. Thank you Dennis, for being my friend. I shall truly miss your friendship.

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