"Linda, Jenny, and Bill: My sympathies! Jerry will definitely be missed by many. Good memories of playing volleyball with Jerry and Linda! Prayers for comfort! Sharon"
Gerald L. "Jerry" Cook
St. David - Jerry Cook, 82, of St. David, passed away at 1:24 pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born on January 20, 1938 in Canton to Cecil and Ann (Wicevich) Cook. Jerry married Linda Allen on July 2, 1960 in St. David. She survives along with two children; Jennifer Cook of Peoria and William "Bill" Cook of Macomb, one sister Sue (Rod) Murphy of Canton, two brother-in-law's; Ira (Karen) Allen of Bend, OR and Warren (Kay) Allen of Hebron, OH, two nephews, three great-nephews, one great-niece and several cousins.
Jerry worked at Caterpillar as a construction mill wright in building HH in East Peoria for 30 years retiring in 1986. He was an Army veteran serving from 1961-1963 in Germany with the special weapons unit. Jerry was a Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed woodworking, leather tooling, oil painting and ceramics.
Jerry's wishes were to be cremated and not to have any visitation or services. A burial of ashes will take place at a later date. Memorials can be made to either Buckheart Fire and Rescue or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton is in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
"Linda, Jenny, and Bill: My sympathies! Jerry will definitely be missed by many. Good memories of playing volleyball with Jerry and Linda! Prayers for comfort! Sharon"
"Jerry was a good man....you knew you had said something really funny if you got Jerry to chuckle . Linda, my mom and dad loved bowling with you guys . Linda, Jennifer and Bill, I?m so very sorry for your loss. "
"I'm so sorry for your loss. May memories help you in this difficult time. Praying for comfort for all of you. Juanita Reader"
"My deepest thoughts and prayer go out to the Cook family "
"So sorry to hear this. He was a kind man. Prayer of peace and comfort to Linda, Bill, Jennifer and family. "
"I am so sorry for Linda, and the family, I have known Jerry and Linda, and family all my life since I was a child, I can't get over it! Wow! Bill, and Jennifer and Linda, you guy's are in my thoughts and prayers! So sorry to hear this! And so sorry for your loss! Take care of each other! "
"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May fond memories and God?s loving words carry you through and beyond such a tremendous loss to the family. Isaiah 57:15"
"I?m shocked to read this!! Jerry was the funniest man. Had a lot of fun times at the grade school playing volleyball with him. May GOD wrap his arms around you and bring you comfort during this difficult time?"
"Bill, I am sending my deepest condolences and much love to you and to your family. I am so sorry for your loss."
"I'm sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I always had the most respect for Jerry and Uncle Cecil. "
"My condolences to the entire family. Jerry was a wonderful man (even if he was a Cub fan) In St. David, Illinois, you were either a Cub or Cardinal fan. We respected each others love for our favorite teams though. The Cook family were one of the finest I have ever known. The kids were so respectful and kind, Just like Ann and Cecil (whom I loved dearly) I pray the family will find peace in knowing that love transcends time and space. Rest in Peace, Jerry May you rest in peace, Jerry "