Geraldine Estella Ehrmann

	Geraldine Estella Ehrmann, 82, of Flora, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2002 at 7:50 a.m. at Flora Healthcare Center.
	Mrs. Ehrmann and her husband had owned and operated the Ben Franklin Store in DuQuoin.  She enjoyed golfing and being with her grandchildren.  Mrs. Ehrmann was of the Methodist faith.
	She was born May 15, 1920 at Sadorus, Ill., the daughter of John and Nellie (Tracy) Christman.  She married Elmer J. Ehrmann on April 7, 1974 at DuQuoin.
	Surviving are her husband, Elmer of Flora; one son, Joel Overmyer and wife Kathy of Carterville; one daughter, Jan Schafer of Flora; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
	She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and five sisters.
	Private funeral services were held on Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Tim Hahn officiating.  Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery in Flora.
	Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
	
