Gerald (Jerry) Eugene Tronjo

Gerald (Jerry) Eugene Tronjo, 80, Beecher, IL. died at St. Margaret’s Mercy Hospital in Dyer, IN. on June 9, 2012. He was born in Chicago, IL. to Stuart and Leona nee Carr Tronjo on Dec 4, 1931. Gerald was in the US Navy and part owner of Illiana Steel Company. He is survived by his wife Lona nee Stevenson, 1 son William, 4 daughters: Jean (Paul) Chandler, Geri (Guy) Carnagey, Susan (Dave) Mashburn, and Gail Aronowitz; 3 step-sons: Randle (Mardie) Brewster, Steve (Robin) Brewster, and Michael Brewster; 2-step daughters: Angela Brewster and Ronda (Ronald) Purcell. Also surviving are his sister Arline Thellman, 22 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. His first wife Gloria and one grandchild Matthew preceded him. Cremation rites have been accorded.