Deann L. Gerlach, 50, of Lafayette, passed away Tuesday December 14, 2021 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette where she had been a patient since October 16. Deann was born in Boswell, IN February 18, 1971, the daughter of the late William and Shirley (Taylor) Gerlach. She was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and attended Ivy Tech. She had been employed at St. Elizabeth Hospital and later Arnett Hospital as a unit secretary. Surviving are two sons, Shawn Roland (Katheryne) and Cody Rowland, both of Lafayette and by a brother, Darren Gerlach of West Lafayette. There will be no services at this time. Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home of Lafayette is caring for the Gerlach family. Please leave memories and condolences at www.hahn-groeberfuneralhome.com