MENDOTA - Gail Verene Matison, 84, of Mendota, formerly of Sheridan, passed away Nov. 17, 2018 at Heritage Health in Mendota.

Funeral service will be held at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at the Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home Ltd. in Sheridan with Howard Buckle, a long-time friend of Gail, officiating. Burial will be at the Sheridan Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chad Baker, Kelly Baker, Casey Stafford, Ryan Stafford, Clint Baker and Holly Baker. Honorary pallbearer will be Jordan Campbell. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon on Nov. 21.

Gail was born May 3, 1934 in Leland to Fernan and Edna (Casey) Jacobson. Howard “Cute” Matison proposed marriage on June 26, 1952 at Comiskey Park and they were married on Oct. 19, 1952 in Cook County. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1982.

Survivors include her two daughters, Sue (Gary) Baker of Earlville and Jennifer (Dale) Zolper of Mendota; four grandchildren, Chad (Kelly) Baker, Casey (Ryan) Stafford, Clint (Holly) Baker and Jordan Campbell; seven great-grandchildren, Connor Baker, Katlyn Baker, Carson Baker, Ivan Stafford, Hudson Stafford, Henry Baker and Emma Campbell; three step grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; one brother, Jimmie (Linda) Jacobson of Rice Lake, Wis.; one sister, Donna Twait of Leland; and her beloved dog, Pee Wee.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one son, Billy Matison.

Gail was a dietary worker at Sandwich Community Hospital for over 20 years. She was an avid sports fan and fisherman and loved the Chicago White Sox.

Memorials may be directed to the Serena High School Sports Boosters. For information, phone (815) 496-2003 or visit www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com.