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John I. Gerzel

Dec 23, 1939 — Nov 6, 2026

McPherson, KS

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John Ivan Gerzel, 86, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, surrounded by family at Cedarhurst of Salina.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 5:30 PM, Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, McPherson, KS, with Fr. Michael Kerschen officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, January 29, 2027, at Queen of the Apostles Catholic Parish, Tomah, WI, with Monsignor David Kunz officiating.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, February 1, 2027, at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice, IL.

Memorial donations are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Queen of the Apostles Catholic Parish, or the Alzheimer’s Association and can be sent to Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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Memorial Mass

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Starts at 5:30 pm (Central time)

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Funeral Mass

Friday, January 29, 2027

Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)

Queen of the Apostles Catholic Parish

303 W. Monroe St., Tomah, WI 54660

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Graveside Service

Monday, February 1, 2027

Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)

Resurrection Catholic Cemetery

7201 Archer Rd., Justice, IL 60458

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