Geraldine M. “Gerry” Hecker


Geraldine M. “Gerry” Hecker, 70, of Prospect went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 22, 2008 at her home after an extended illness.  She was born March 3, 1938 in Marion to the late George and Irene (Lane) Good.

She was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church and was a 1956 graduate of Prospect High School.  Gerry was retired as the office manager for Dr. Joseph Stanko in Prospect.  She loved being a grandmother and staying involved with her grandkids’ activities.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Carl Hecker, whom she married June 21, 1957; a son, Tim (Nicole) Lemire-Hecker, Prospect; 3 daughters, Linda (Jay) Lehman, Marion; Karla Burgess, Prospect; Judy (Jeff) Shawver, Prospect; 6 grandchildren, Jeremy and Justin Lehman, Brittany Lemire, Jessica Burgess, Alexis and Madison Shawver; 2 brothers, Robert Good and Richard Good, both of Inverness, Florida, and many more family and friends.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Good and a grandson, Jacob Shawver

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Prospect United Methodist Church with Rev. David L. Hoffman officiating.  Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM on Wednesday at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Prospect.

Memorial contributions may be made to Project Faith, c/o Prospect United Methodist Church, PO Box 6, Prospect, OH 43342.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.

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