Gerald J. Hayes, age 77 of Steger, IL passed away October 11, 2010. Beloved husband of Barbara Hayes. Dear brother of Rosemary (late Kurt) Englund, Russell (late Lillian) Hayes, Curtis Hayes, and the late Louis and Consuello Hayes. Dear Brother in law of Connie (Tim) Borchert, Sandra (Roy) Mason, and James (Janell) Johnson. Fond Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday October 13th from 3:00 " 8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Homes - Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL.) Funeral Service Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Steger Memorial Chapel. Interment at Skyline Memorial Park " Monee, IL. Gerald was a US Navy Veteran , retired custodian with School District 153 and member of the Crete Multiple Sclerosis Society. Memorials to family appreciated. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com