George Jerry Friel

George Jerry Friel, age 79, of Plattville, passed away on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, in Joliet, IL. He was born in Boone, Iowa, on July 20, 1929, the son of George J. and Florence (Boyd) Friel.
Jerry was united in marriage on September 11, 1948, to the former Gay Southcombe and they spent 60 happy years of their lives together. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed be his family and friends.
Mr. Friel was a member of the Plattville United Methodist Church. Jerry proudly served in the United States Army. Mr. Friel was the very first and still serving, Mayor of Plattville, IL.
Jerry is survived by his wife; Gay Friel, his children; Mark (Lisa) Friel, of Plattville, IL, and Melissa (David) Smith, of Plattville, IL, his grandchildren; Aaron Friel, of Morris, IL, Amanda, Megan and Katie (Friel), of Plattville, IL, and Joel, Amy and Ryan Smith, of Plattville, IL, his brother, Jack (Dorothy) Friel, of Yorkville, IL, as well as, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; George J. and Florence Friel, his sons; Michael Friel and Matthew Friel in infancy, and his grandson, David Friel.
Friends may visit from 4:00 until 8:00 PM on Monday, June 8, 2009 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 410 E. Countryside Pwky, in Yorkville, IL.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at the Plattville United Methodist Church, 13025 Church Road, in Plattville, IL with Reverend Donna Trinko, officiating. Interment will follow in the Plattville Cemetery, in Plattville, IL.
Arrangements made by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, 630-553-7611 or visit our website at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.com