Vada Geraldine Lytle, 99, of Allendale, Illinois, passed from this life to her heavenly home Friday, November 6, 2026, having celebrated her 99th birthday earlier this year. She was born on June 2, 1927, to Charles and Nola (Litherland) Macer in Allendale, Illinois. She grew up in Adams Corner and was known to all as Gerry. She was married to Earl E. Lytle in Pinckneyville, Illinois, on August 18, 1965, until his passing in March of 1978.
Gerry was a member of the United Methodist Church in Friendsville, Illinois. She enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. She greatly enjoyed oil painting at which she was very talented. Gerry was a sweet lady, and her presence will be missed by those who were closest to her.
Gerry leaves behind one brother, Don Macer; several nieces and nephews; as well as a dear special friend, Linda Schneider, who has helped her greatly over the last several years.
Gerry was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Helen Pierce, Bernice Pierce, Zelma Heinrich, Ruth Ackman, Leroy Macer, Rose Wayenberg, Chester Macer, and two infant siblings.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Adams Corner Cemetery in Wabash County Illinois with Joseph Macer officiating.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Gerry’s tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Lytle family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
