In loving memory of

Nancy Gerads
July 2, 1966 - September 16, 2019

Nancy Gerads, 53-year-old resident of Little Falls died Monday, September 16 at her home in Little Falls with her family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 20 from 4:008:00 P.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls with a prayer service at 5:00 P.M. Visitation will continue Saturday, September 21 from 9:45 A.M.11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Nancy (Larson) Gerads was born on July 2, 1966 in Paynesville, MN to Gerald and Loretta (Birchem) Larson. She graduated from Little Falls High School with the class of 1984. She attended St. Cloud Vocational School. Nancy was a typist at the Morrison County Record for 32 years. She was united in marriage to Donald Gerads in 1994 at Maple Island Park in Little Falls. The couple made their home in Little Falls. Together they had two children, Darin and Linzee. Nancy enjoyed sitting by the fire with friends and camping on Big Birch Lake, shopping and ice fishing. She loved to attend her kids softball and baseball games and she especially enjoyed traveling. In 2007 Nancy shared a kidney with her husband, Don. Nancy and Don enjoyed a drive together in the fall looking at the change of colors.

Nancy is survived by her husband Donald, son Darin and daughter Linzee, all of Little Falls, father, Gerald Larson of Little Falls; brother, Mike (Carol) Larson of WI and a sister, Kim (Ron) Lekberg of WA and many nieces, nephews and special friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother Loretta.

Tributes

Trudee Preimesberger wrote on Nov 21, 2019:

"Danny and family, I am so saddened and sorry for the loss of Nancy! Such fun memories at the Record with her. I will always remember her kindness and welcoming smile! Prayers to you all. - Trudee"

Joe, Debbie, Wade and Kalie Witucki wrote on Sep 29, 2019:

"Nancy was such a sweet caring person just as her mother was. God definitely gained another angel. May all your beautiful memories help you through this difficult time."

Linus & JoAnne Roerick wrote on Sep 21, 2019:

"We are so sorry to here of your loss Don ,you have our Sympathy to you and your family .We could not make it to the wake. We will keep you all in our prayers. Linus & JoAnne Roerick"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Sep 20, 2019:

"An A Little Bit of Sunshine was sent on September 20, 2019Your family is in our prayers. Julie and Hannah Nilges"

Lisa Lesnau wrote on Sep 20, 2019:

"Sympathies to the family.Nancy was a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed.I am so sorry for your loss.Lisa LesnauClass of 1984"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Sep 20, 2019:

"A Small Dish Garden was ordered on September 20, 2019"

Danny Waldvogel wrote on Sep 20, 2019:

"Condolences to Nancys families and friends."

Becki Okerman wrote on Sep 20, 2019:

"Becki OkermanI will miss you Nancy"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Sep 19, 2019:

"A Beautiful Heart Bouquet was sent on September 19, 2019We love you and you will never be forgotten! Our deepest sympathies to immediate family, love Kim, Ron, Keith, Kat, David, Emily"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Sep 19, 2019:

"A Purple Radiance was sent on September 19, 2019To Linzee & Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you all during this difficult time! Sincerely, Melissa&Austin, Marissa&Cody, Paige&Aaron, Brittany&Andrew, Sadie&Derek, &Cody Novak"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Sep 19, 2019:

"A Small Dish Garden was ordered on September 19, 2019"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Sep 19, 2019:

"A Forest Fresh was sent on September 19, 2019Your Gooseberry Cabin Mates love you and will miss you so, Nancy. Traci, Mimi, and Jody."

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Sep 18, 2019:

"An A Little Bit of Sunshine was sent on September 18, 2019You are in our thoughts and prayers, Nancy will be greatly missed. With all our love, Haley and Connor"

Debbie, Bryan and Reanna Hill wrote on Sep 18, 2019:

"Our thoughts are with all of you. Such a wonderful person gone too soon!"

Julie Pietrowski Leitner wrote on Sep 18, 2019:

"Nancy was a special lady. She will be missed. Prayers to her family."

Linda Strand wrote on Sep 18, 2019:

"This candle burns for a courageous woman and her loving family. RIP Nancy."

Dore' Arnold wrote on Sep 18, 2019:

"Dore', Larry and Tony Arnold"

Claudette Moran wrote on Sep 18, 2019:

"Blessed be her memory."

Mimi Q wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"My dear Nancy, you will be missed beyond words. Love you like a sister. Bonfires and beers."

Tammy Schlumpberger wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"So glad to have had the chance to have Nancy in some classes and to get to know her and become friends. She will be missed dearly."

Faye Santala wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Rest in peace my dear friend. Love, Faye"

Ann Thoma wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Ann and Dennis Thoma and family"

Katie, Tom, Ellie & Will Ritters wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Heaven gained a beautiful angel. Donny, Darin & Linzee, may the many beautiful memories you sharee with Nancy give you comfort...she will always be in your heart & watching over you."

Margurite Cofell wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"I am so saddened to hear the news if Nancy's passing! She was a beautiful lady, inside and out and will forever be remembered by those of us who had the privilege to know her! God Bless You All!"

Doris Larson & Family wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"May You Rest In Peace, Nancy... You Were Such A Wonderful Person With A Great Heart - You Will Be Missed By All Of Us!"

Jeanne Davis wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"So sorry for your loss. Nancy was a very sweet and kind person. I have wonderful memories of Nancy in school. Class of 1984."

Denise Dempsey wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"A candle was lit in remembrance and prayers for you, Donnie, Darin & Linzee."

Shirley and Stick wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Rest In Peace dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers to Donnie, Darrin, Linder and the entire family at this sad time."

Sheri Johnson wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Prayers and hugs sent to the family."

Jayne and Ron VanHeel wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Our sympathies, May God's Angels surround you with love and comfort."

Missy and Brian Woods wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Donny and kidsI am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful wife/mother.All of you are in my thoughts and prayers, at this difficult time. May she rest in peace"

Barb Griffith wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Thoughts and prayers to Nancy's family...."

Renee S wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Nancy, I will miss you. You were such a great cousinYour Cousin, Renee"

Jim and Lora Bartkowicz wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to the family. God Blessings to All."

Shirley Olson wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"I'm sorry for the misspelled name Linzee. "

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"A Medium Spathiphyllum was sent on September 17, 2019Donnie, Darrin and Lindzey Please know that we are thinking of all of you, during this difficult time. Hugs & Prayers.... Jason & Shanna Saukkola Brian & Missy Woods"

Melissa Woods wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Sorry for the missed spelling of your names! "

Judy Espino wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Rest in Peace friend! Hugs to you Donnie, Darrin & Linzee."

Arnie and Carol Molus wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"So sorry for your loss and may she rest in peace."

Sheri and Bob Thome wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Our condolences to the entire Gerards family. Rest in peace and fly with the angels, Nancy."

Faye wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Donny, Darin and Linzee,So sorry for your loss, hold all your special memories close to your hearts. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers thru this difficult time.Love, Chuck and Faye"

Sheila Gardner wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"To the Gerad's FamilyWe are saddened to hear of Nancy' death. May she rest peacefully in the arms of Christ.Scott and Sheila Gardner"

Carol Johnson wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"We are saddened by this news. Donnie, Linzee and Darrin, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mike, Carol and Marie."

Kim Plettl wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Rest in Peace Nancy. You will be so missed."

Julie Nilges wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"For a lovely lady. Rest now, all is made good. For Donnie, Darin & Linzze, may your hearts be forever full of peace & wonderful memories. Our deepest condolences."

Sherri weikert wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Nancy was such a beautiful sole ! I am sorry for your loss , just not fair. Shes in her moms arms again. Her mom was just as sweet as nancy . Rest in peace ."

Danelle Bryniarski wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"RIP Nancy. Fly high with the angels with friend My thoughts and prayers to the family"

Cheryl & Ben Waltman wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you Donnie, Darrin and Linzee. Nancy was a beautiful person, and will be greatly missed! Rest in peace Nancy, God is with you."

Dave and Cheryl Retka wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Rest In Peace Nancy. Donny Darin and Linzee know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always."

Jean Gwost wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"To my friend Nancy!! I will cherish our memories that we have had over the years. I will miss you but know you are free from pain. I pray that God gives your family strength. May you be free!! Love you always girl ."

Jim and Carol Larson wrote on Sep 17, 2019:

"Our very deepest Sympathy goes out to Nancy's whole family. Donnie, Linzee,,Darin,.Dad Jerry,..Sister Kim and Brother Mike. Our thoughts and Prayer's are with all of you..So very sorry........"