Gerald E. “Botch” Walsh, age 74, loving husband and best friend of Carole McDade Walsh and the late Lorraine; beloved and cherished father of Theresa, Mary Kay (George) Gilbert, Kelly (Lynn), Kevin (Kathy), Renie (Scott) Shaffer, Timothy (Debbie), John (Mary), Daniel (Teresa) and Laurie (Tony) Estes; stepfather and friend of Susan McDade, Joanne Wieder, Patrick (Lisa) McDade and Cyndi McDade; loving grandfather of 29; brother of Ronald (Lucille), the late Bill and the late Vince. Founder, President and CEO of the A.U.A.D.T.O.A.Y. Society. Winner of 1999 Sandy Bagyr Golf Championship. Funeral Wednesday, December 31, 2003, 9:15 a.m. from Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mount Prospect to St. Isaac Jogues Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite charity would be appreciated. 847-394-2336
