Janet Gerard

January 24, 1955 - August 23, 2015

Janet Gerard, 60, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 6:49 P.M. Sunday August 23, 2015 at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born January 24, 1955, in Spokane, WA, the daughter of Guy and Ruby (Howe) La Rue. She married David Alkire in Coeur d’Alene, ID in 1975. He survives in Hoopeston. She is survived by her parents, Guy and Ruby La Rue of Spokane, WA; one daughter, Melissa (Adam) Welker of Cissna Park, IL; one son, Michael La Rue of Douglas, AK; four sisters, Debbie La Rue, Diane (Tim) Beiber, Angela (Alan) Purdy, Donna La Rue of Spokane, WA; two brothers, Steve (Eva) La Rue and Clifford (Brenda) La Rue of Spokane, WA; one brother-in-law, Ron McDonald of Newman Lake, WA; six grandchildren, Andrew, Brittney, Matthew, Aubrie, Michael, and Joseph; one great grandchild, Jaidyn Pate and twenty-one nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Sherry McDonald. Janet enjoyed gardening, canning, flowers, and embroidery. She loved her family and animals, especially her dog Lucky. Per her wishes she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Anderson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.