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Gerry Gettelfinger Obituary

FLOYDS KNOBS GETTELFINGER, GERRY (SCOTT), 77, died peacefully at her home Thursday January 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years Irvin Gettelfinger. Gerry was an exuberant woman whose love of life, family and friends will be cherished and treasured by all who knew her. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Scott, born February 8, 1931 in Floyd County, IN and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany, IN. Survivors include: sons, Dale Gettelfinger (Donna) and Michael Gettelfinger (Jan); daughters, Sandy Libs (Gary), Marcia Bickers (Rex), Lisa Heck (Keith), Jan Huber (Greg), Jill Coan (Bob) and Amy Huber (Tom); brother, Russell Scott (Sharon); grandchildren, Jessica Lange (Aaron), Jeremy Gettelfinger (Amanda), Jenna Gettelfinger, Joanna Gettelfinger, Jeff Libs (Cara), Tricia Huber (Chris), Tracy Jansen (Svend), Trudy Betourne (Andy), Megan Rose (Josh), Paige Shotts (Steven), Alex Gettelfinger, Lindsey Bock (Dan), Whitney Bickers, Kelsey Bickers, Ashley Heck, Ben Heck, Jon Heck (Carrie), A.J. Huber, Marcella Huber, Allie Huber, Amanda Coan, Bobby Coan, Morgan Huber, Taylor Huber and Ryan Huber; and great-grandchildren, Griffin, Reece, Zoe, Sterling, Garrett, Stella, Xavier, Sofie, Sadie and Grace. Visitation will be at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring St., New Albany, 3-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2009, at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Bradford, IN. Expressions of sympathy may go to Our Lady of Providence High School.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jan. 17, 2009.

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Janet Reising

January 30, 2009

Gere has been a good friend of mine
since our days at NA Highschool.
We had some good times together!

Cheri and Al Leistner

January 26, 2009

We are so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was always a joy to visit with. And she never failed to give us a hug. We have her in our prayers. Take care.

Diane Williams

January 20, 2009

Dale:

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mark & Lee Ann (Weathers) Smith

January 19, 2009

Jill,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we will be praying for you and your family.

Don and Louise Uhl

January 18, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joan Hurley

January 17, 2009

Words cannot express how saddened we are by Gerry's passing. She was part of the fabric of Providence and we will miss her very much. Rest In Peace Gerry. You have left a wonderful legacy in this world.
Your Providence Family

Miranda Martin

January 17, 2009

Jeremy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Don and RoseMarie Williams

January 17, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a great lady and together with your Dad, left a living legacy of kindness and generosity in her loving family. You and your extended family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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