In Memory

Cathy Shonk (Gero) - Class Of 1969

Cathy Shonk (Gero)

Cathy Marie Gero of Camden, Indiana, born July 2,1951 in Logansport, Indiana, beloved daughter of Arthur and Virginia Shonk, unexpectedly went to Heaven on Friday, August 20, 2021 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. A devoted sister to Sandy Camp (Ted) of Tipton, Indiana and Ruth Ann Smolen (Mike) of West Lafayette, Indiana, she was a loving aunt to Bradley Holt (Rosie), Cary Holt, Jeffrey Smolen (Rachel), Jennifer Luce (Dan), and Michael Craig Smolen (Melody). Cathy’s life was a blessing to her many great-nieces and nephews; Rachel (Zacc), A.J. (Kelsey), Alexis (Quinton), Jaycee, Micah, Andrew, Hannah, Haddie, Corban, Ben, Gabe, Conner, Hunter, Lucy, Lennox, and Leo.

Cathy graduated from Purdue University, married Peter Francis Gero and began a life-long career of teaching and healthcare for many. A member of the Camden Baptist Church, her favorite hymns were Great is Thy Faithfulness and Blessed Assurance. She loved teaching in Church VBS programs and the Adult Sunday School class.

A family graveside Celebration of Life is planned for 11 am, August 31 in Camden, Indiana, Pastor Dan Luce presiding.

Her wishes for memorial donations include a gift to your local Christian children’s ministry, Samaritan’s Purse or Compassion International.