Gerald J. LaLone

LALONE, Gerald J. of Houghton Lake, Michigan, Formerly of Bay City. Mr. LaLone passed away Sunday afternoon, January 10, 2010 at Brian's House, age 70. The son of the late Walter and Beatrice (Danks) LaLone, he was born January 29, 1939 in Mio. Jerry served in the U.S. Army for 13 years and was a member of the D.A.V. He was employed for 30 years with Bulk Transport before retiring in 2000. Jerry was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Houghton Lake and was formerly a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Throughout his life, Jerry was always active doing the Lord's work. On August 8, 1964 Jerry married Bonnie (Judy) Mansfield and she survives him along with his children: Betty Menk, husband Sigfried, of Kirch Gons Germany, Maria Rouech, husband Bill of Bay City, James LaLone (Deena Brogren) of Munger, Kristina Parker (Don Rouech) of Essexville and Steven LaLone (Jodi Sawvel) of Chesaning; 14 grandchildren: Jennifer and Sebastian Menk, Elizabeth and Will Rouech, Vicki, Jessica and Kathy LaLone, Tara, Nickolas and Zachary Parker, Olivia Rouech, Trenton and Ashton LaLone and Jarred LaLone; a great-grandchild, Trista Hubel; two sisters, Lucy Pacholka of Mio and Betty Alton of Bay City; a brother, Wes Huntley of Bay City; his 'Christian brothers', Gerhard Klemm and Larry Pack; mother-in-law, Juanita Sass; four brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by a son, Gerald J. LaLone, Jr. in 1990; three sisters: Lillian Marlette, Virginia Badour and Laura LaLone; and two brothers, Howard LaLone and Leonard LaLone. The funeral service took place at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Zion Lutheran Church. Officiating was Rev. William H. Allwardt. Graveside interment was in Elm Lawn Cemetery followed by Military Honors conducted by the Bay County Veterans Council. Memorial contributions may be made to Esophageal Cancer Research, Zion Lutheran Church or Brian's House. gephartfuneralhome.com