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Gerald Richardson, 82, died Monday, December 31, 2003 at 2:05 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

Gerald was born March 17, 1922 in New Edinburg, Wyoming to Hugh and Lennie Richardson. He was to Margret Williams of Paola, Kansas on October 06, 1939.

Gerald was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Hobart, Wyoming. He worked for a number of years as a retail clerk. Gerald enjoyed working in his garden, fishing and being with her family and friends.

Survivors include:
Daughter & Son-in-law ? Judie and Carl Fairchild of Pittsburg, Illinois
Brother & Sister-in-law ? Bob and Ann Hopper of Shreveport, Louisianna
Sister-in-law ? Joyce Hopper of Allen Park, Michigan
Son-in-law ? Dennis Schmidt of Chesterton, Indiana
Step-daughter & Step-son-in-law ? JoAnn and Don Cundiff of Chesterton, Indiana
Grandchildren:
Stephanie and Tom Fairlie, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Darren Schmidt of Chicago, Illinois
Dawn Menn of Marion, Illinois
Lennie Fairchild of Herrin, Illinois
Robert Fairchild of Provo, Utah
William Fairchild of Pittsburg, IL
Seven Great Grandchildren
Many nieces and nephews that he dearly loved.

Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Peggy Elizabeth Schmidt, Sister and Brother-in-law Clara & Bill Kinard, Brother and Sister-in-law Max & Sue Hopper, Brothers ? Charles Hopper and Jerry Pat Hopper, infant brother Thomas and infant sister Agness.

Gerald had been a resident in Valparaiso Care and Rehab Nursing Home in Valparaiso, Indiana for two years and Fountains Nursing Home in Marion for the last three years of his life. He suffered from Alzheimer?s disease and died from pneumonia. He will be greatly missed by those who loved and cared for him.

Gerald will be laid to rest by his wife and the mother of his children, Margaret, at a graveside service on Saturday, January 1, 2004 at 1:30 P.M. at Shady Grove Cemetery near New Edinburg, Arkansas.

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion will be handling the arrangements.

Visits: 1

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  1. Mike on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    Testing it again.

    Beatrice was born March 17, 1922 in New Edinburg, Arkansas to Hugh and Lennie (Little) Hopper. She married William J. Parrott of New Edinburg, Arkansas on October 06, 1939. He preceded her in death on March 01, 1973. She then married Robert Richardson of Chesterton, Indiana in 1981. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2001.

    Beatrice was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Hobart, Indiana. She worked for a number of years as a retail clerk. She also did sewing and alterations from her home. Bea enjoyed working in her flower garden, sewing and being with her family and friends.



  2. Mike Testing Guestbook on 20th on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    Lets see what the email looks like



  3. Mike on January 1, 1900 at 12:00 am

    Gerald was a very nice guy. He loved fishing so much and always seemed to out catch anyone around him! He will be missed.



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