Nancy J. Gehrt, age 81 of Shullsburg, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015 surrounded by her family at her home in Shullsburg. She was born on Dec. 2, 1933 in Freeport, Ill. the daughter of William and Alma (Hocking) Miller.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 at 11:30 a.m.. at Centenary United Methodist Church (226 W. Church Street, Shullsburg) with Rev. Jeffrey A. Meyer officiating. Burial was in St. Matthew’s Cemetery. A visitation was held on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Erickson Funeral Home in Shullsburg is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.

For those who prefer, memorials may be given to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

The family would like to thank all of Nancy’s caregivers over the past eight years who include: Tammy Morrissey, Donna Wedig, Mary McDonald, Michelle Ubersox, Penny Tregloan, Mary Reyna, and Becky Pauley; and Upland Hills Hospice for their compassion and care.

For the full obituary see the Aug. 13, 2015 edition of the Republican Journal.