Gerald L. Elster Beloved father of Susan (Alex) Jones, Larry (Maria) and Daniel (Patricia) Elster.  Proud and cherished Papa of Samantha, Patrick, Sean, Savannah and Forest.  Fond brother of Megar Norman, Jack (Barbara), Don (Patricia), Corine "Corky" Kelly and the late Betty Burke, Ray Elster and Rosemarie Boken.  Dear uncle of many.  Former husband of Kathy Elster; 30 year friend of Bill W.; former owner of Elster Foods, Inc.  Visitation at  Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge on Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m. to  Our Lady of Ransom Church.  Mass at 10:00 a.m.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Journey Care Hospice or Search, Inc. would be appreciated.