"I will always remember Sheila as a kind, gentle person who always had a smile on her lips and always found a reason to laugh. She will be greatly missed. My heart hurts for her family. I'm so very sorry for your loss Mike, Shelby, Shane and Nathan. Know she will always be looking out for you. She is now an angel in heaven and is with her Mom and Dad."
In loving memory of
Sheila M. Gerard
April 10, 1941 - February 22, 2014
Sheila M. (Hoffman) Gerard, age 66, passed away peacefully at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab on Saturday, February 22, 2014 after a courageous battle with Rectal Cancer. Sheila was born in Madison, Wisc on April 10, 1947, to Clarence and Arlene Hoffman. Sheila married Michael Gerard on April 11, 1970.
Sheila was a gentle soul; she was always there for her children and family. She is survived by her husband Mike Gerard; her children - Twins Shane Gerard of Stoughton, Shelby (Tim) Thorson of Stoughton, and Nathan Gerard; Grandchildren, Angelikah Gerard and Luke Thorson of Stoughton, her mother-in-law Alice (Gerard) Peterson, sister in-laws Judy (Wayne) Foster and Carol (Don) Andrysczyk. Sheila is also survived by her siblings; James and Judy Hoffman and their children Jill and Joe and their family, Jenny Hoffman, also Nancy and Chub Viney their daughter Shannon (Scott) Gunsolus their children Nick Mason and Mitchel Gunsolus. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews from Florida Rhonda, Kristi (Pat) Muntz, Howard Jr. and Doris Hoffman, Doug and Sharon Hoffman, Rod Hoffman.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her brother Howard Hoffman and wife Diane, and her Father-in-law Harold Gerard.
We would like to thank St. Mary's Hospital and Doctors for their excellent care also the staff at Stoughton Hospital for their compassion and excellent care and all of her doctors. We would especially like to thank Skaalen Nursing and Rehab for their excellent care and compassion. Thank you Angie and Kerrie and all of the staff of unit 6 for being there for her and her family. Thank you to Agrace HospiceCare and their staff for helping her through this journey.
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow. Sheila may you always walk in sunshine. She will be missed and loved.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday February 27, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Road B, Stoughton, WI. Visitation will be held at church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Sheila will be laid to rest at Lutheran South Cemetery and following the Interment a luncheon will be served at church.
Psalm 37: We will hold you highly within our hearts, and there you will remain until the joyous day arrives that we will meet again.
Tributes
"Mike, sorry to learn of Shiela's death. Always enjoyed her positive attitude and smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, MIKE!"
"My deepest sympathy. May your many happy memories of her carry you through this difficult time and soon begin to outshine your sorrow. "
"Always thought Sheila was a kind happy family woman. Sorry for your loss Mike."
"May all the fondest of memories surround you all with love & hugs now & forever"
"You are finally at peace..........Sympathy, prayers and comforting memories for those you left behind. Watch over Scott until we are all together again."
"Aunt Sheila, You always welcomed Howard Jr and his Family with open arms. Even if you could'nt (35) years ago, understand half the things I said with my German Accent. We had so many wonderful times in your Backyard at the Barnfire. You came to visit us several times in Michigan and enjoyed Garage Sales while our Husbands went fishing. You always included us in all Holiday celebrations. You made me feel "home". We will miss you dearly!!!!"