Gerry Yalem Prell passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 19, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Arthur Prell and the late Richard Yalem.  Dear mother of Susan (Richard) Weitzer, Laura (Maryanne Gallen) Yalem, Patricia Cornett and the late James P. Yalem.  Loving grandmother of Benjamin Weitzer, Rachel (Micah) Katcher, and Jacob and Joshua Cornett.  Cherished great-grandmother of Evan and Nathan Katcher.  Adored sister of the late Adrian (Carol) Ettlinger.  Beloved daughter of the late Eli and the late Ruth Ettlinger.  Our dear aunt, cousin and friend.

Gerry lived a long and joyous life, full of world travels, mah-jongg and bridge with life-long friends, reading, and community service.  She was a treasurer of Miriam School for many years.  Gerry loved both of her husbands and was a source of great support to them at the end of their lives.  Most of all she was incredibly proud of her children and their spouses and utterly adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She will be deeply missed.

Graveside service Friday, August 23, 11:00am at United Hebrew Cemetery, 7855 Canton Avenue.  Contributions in Gerry’s memory may be made to Churchill Center & School for Learning Disabilities, 1021 Municipal Center Drive, Town & Country, MO 63131 or to Planned Parenthood, 4251 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108.

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