The Celebration of the life of Gerald R. Andersen of Elgin, formerly of Bartlett for 35 years will begin Thursday 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Friday 11:00a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
  
  Born Feb. 14, 1924 in Oak Park, IL, Jerry died peacefully July 18, 2011.
  
  A WWII Army veteran, he was captured in Italy during the war and spent 15 months in Germany as a POW.
  
  He is the beloved husband of 54 years of Marylou nee Cook; loving father of Geri (Don) Hosler of Cape Coral, FL and Scott of Bartlett; cherished grandfather of Phillip (Marta), Patrick (Jessica) and Daniel (Loren)Hosler; proud great grandfather of Caili, Aidan, Amelie, James, Michael and Ethan; many loving friends, especially Will, Erika and Tim.
  
  Thanks to VITAS Hospice and Dr. Anderson for their compassion and support, especially Bill W. for 29 years.
  
  Please omit flowers. (630) 289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.