Jerry E. Marlett

Jerry E. Marlett, 54, of Spring Valley, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 3, 2025.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday February 7, 2025 in the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle with Rev. Cameron Graper, pastor of Ax Church in La Salle officiating.  Burial will be in Miller Cemetery in Spring Valley.  Visitation will be 9:00 AM Friday until time of services.

Jerry was born in Peru on September 28, 1970 to John H. and Bonnie (Hash) Marlett Sr.  He owned and operated a roofing company.  He enjoyed fishing, UFC fighting, martial arts, going antiquing, listening to older music and fireworks.

Jerry is survived by one daughter Angelica (Arkeise Haith) Marlett of Ladd; two sons, Alex Marlett of Granville and Justin Perez of Cedar Rapids, IA; eight grandchildren, Lucy, Haylee, Ava, Mia, Riverly, Jace, Carter and Shon; two sisters, Connie (Ron) Thompson of Spring Valley and Sherry (Charlie Walker) Drnach of Peru; two brothers, John (Mary) Marlett of La Salle and Jerald J. Marlett of CA; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents, one nephew TJ Stevens, aunts, uncles, cousins, and his cat Frankie.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to his family.

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