Dorothy "Mickey" Joy Gerencser

January 24th, 1932 - December 25th, 2020

Dorothy "Mickey"'s Memory Wall

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Please accept our deepest condolences from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Indiana University South Bend. The obituary that you shared reveals so much about a life well-lived, in farming, hospitality industries, gardening, pets, and certainly with family. We are blessed at IUSB to have both Steven Gerencser and Elaine Roth among our work family. Please know that we send our deepest sympathies to all of you and that Steven has our deepest level of support during this time and beyond.

Brenda Phillips

Sharing this memory from June 2015 ' Walked back from farmers market today, took a different route and went past a house I've admired for many years, an old brick home surrounded by amazing gardens and landscaping. Stood admiring the flowers and gardens , and a lovely lady came out and introduced herself -looked to be about 80 years young. We visited for about 15 minutes while she shared stories about her home,her life, and her gardens. She gave me this beautiful red rose from the bush she planted in memory of her daughter.I was admiring a plant which looked very unusual and she said "there's a story behind that one. A friend of mine from England, owns a boutique in Saugatuck, went home to visit and brought that back hidden away in her suitcase" .She reached down and pulled out a start for me, pic posted here. Have no idea what this plant is but if anyone recognizes it please let me know. Mickey, nicknamed for her baseball skills when Mickey Rooney was so popular, real name is Dorothy, invited me to stop over for tea next time I'm in town. What a wonderful experience, only in South Haven..

Dana Wright

I’ve been acquainted with Mickey since the 1970’s when I worked in south St Joe, then shopping in Saugatuck and her as a customer when I worked in a store in South Haven. My sweetest memories of her are at South Haven Rehab when our little dance group would entertain. She loved music and dancing And reminiscing. She would sing along. She told us of having met Frank Sinatra. It was a blessing to us to see her joy. It is nearly a year since we saw her.

Dorothy Fountain Stennett

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gerenscer family…and with all those who knew Mickey and called her friend. May you all find peace.

I have wonderful memories of “Mrs. Gerenscer”, (as I knew her best), growing up running and playing with Steven…and always in awe of JoAnn, Elaine and John. Mickey had a big heart for all of us in the neighborhood...and if she was driven to distraction by our endless noise and goofy antics…she never let on. Mrs. G left great memories in my childhood years…and will be remembered fondly…and never forgotten. I’m better for having known her.

Dave Peterson, Downing, Wisconsin

Dorothy "Mickey" Joy Gerencser

Dorothy "Mickey"'s Memory Wall

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