Michael Sean Gerla

	Michael Sean Gerla, 52, of DuQuoin, passed away at 3:16 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at his residence.
	Michael was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
	He was born November 29, 1949 at Carlsbad, N.M.
	He married Mary Ann Leathers on August 6, 1993 at Kinmundy, Ill. and she survives.
	 He is survived by his wife of DuQuoin; two sons, Thomas Leathers of Oklahoma and Jason Leathers of Kansas; mother-in-law, Ruth Sills of DuQuoin; sister-in-law, Donna Stice; brother- and sister-in-law, Gene and Donna Sills; three nieces, Nyla McMurray, Hope Sills and Amanda Sills; nephew, Robert Shearer and great-nieces, Peyton McMurray and Gracie McMurray.
	He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.
	At the request of Michael, there were no visitation or funeral.  Cremation services were held.
	The Searby Funeral Home of DuQuoin was in charge of arrangements.
	Memorials may be made to the family.

