Gerda M. Fasel, nee Fruhstuck, age 76, of Park Forest, IL. passed away July 6, 2009. Beloved wife of Elliott C. Fasel. Loving mother of Lynn (James) Patriarca, Michael (Carol) Fasel, Susan (Mark) Magruder. Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Jaime, Megan, Benjamin, and Sydney. Dearest Sister of Robert (Sharon) Fruhstuck. Visitation Sunday July 12th from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL). Visitation Monday 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church " Celebration Ministries. (424 Indianwood Blvd. Park Forest.) Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Interment Mount Vernon Memorial Estates, Lemont, IL. In Lieu of flowers memorials to Hope Lutheran Church " Celebration Ministries appreciated. Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com