June Gerrish

June Gerrish of Flossmoor, IL passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023 at the age of 89. She was born in London, England and moved to the United States in her early twenties. She was the loving mother of Carolyn (Tim), Paul (Laura) Gerrish and loving Oma to Mike (Ally) Starn. June is also survived by many dear family members in England. June was a bright, vibrant spirit, someone who loved being with friends and family and meeting new people. She was loved by all. June always had a good story or two to tell. Often these stories would be of adventures she had taken given that traveling and seeing the world was one of her passions. June speaks German and has traveled throughout Europe and China as a member of various delegations working on world peace issues.  June also had a thirst for learning. She attended Heidelberg University in Germany, the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago and held both BA and MA degrees with honors from the University at Illinois at Chicago. June combined her love of music and history by teaching classes at Moraine Valley, Governor's State and giving lectures at many area schools. She was actively involved in European political affairs and was invited by the French Consulate to participate in planning the Bicentennial of the French Revolution of 1989. June was an accomplished musician, insisting on learning piano at an early age and later becoming a scholarship student at the College of Music, London. For 70 plus years she shared her love of piano by teaching students how to play. June was on staff with Park Forest Conservatory who helped reorganize the music center that is now the Music Works.

From 12:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday August, 19, 2023 there will be a Visitation followed by a Memorial Celebration at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home; 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in June's name to Peace Action, The League of Women Voters or planting trees in her name in forests with the greatest need.

For further information, contact our website tews-ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300.

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