Age 101. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dear sister of Robert Gerds and Betty (Frank) Swartz. Predeceased by 2 sisters; Irene Schulz and Joyce Gerds and 3 brothers; Lester, Herman and Donald Gerds. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and many loving friends.

Funeral Service Thursday 11 AM (in state 10 AM) at Salem United Church of Christ, 33424 Oakland Ave., Farmington, MI 48335. Rev. Deborah Schueneman, Pastor officiating.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday from 2-8 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington.

Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ.