Dennis P. Gerlach, age 54 , s uddenly, l ate of Beecher , formerly of Dolton. Loving father of Jessica and Robert Gerlach; devoted son of Carol Ann ( née Bulthuis) and the late John P. Gerlach; dear brother of Michael, Rich (fianc é e Mimi Keo) , Keith (Cynthia), Christopher and Kim Gerlach; kind uncle of seven nieces and nephews. Visitation Satur day, from 3 until the time of the funeral service at 8 p.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/South Holland. Private Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.