Dolores Geolat

1928 - 2014

Dolores Geolat obituary, 1928-2014, Belleville, IL

BORN

1928

DIED

2014

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Columbia, Illinois

Dolores Geolat Obituary

Dolores Geolat

Dolores Teresa Geolat, nee Schindler, 86, of Belleville, Ill., born Aug. 21, 1928, in Belleville, Ill., passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Dolores was a lifelong member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill. In her early 20's she was employed for John Deere Co. as a bookkeeper. She and her husband Norman were the owners of Geolat Auction Co., Belleville, Ill. She was a very gentle person, who was known for her devout faith, generosity and unselfish way. More than anything, Dolores enjoyed being with and caring for her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Clara, nee Amann, Schindler; brothers, Msgr. Clement Schindler, Fred (Florence) Schindler, and Raymond (Mildred and Alma) Schindler; sisters, Loretta (Joseph) Witt, Mildred (Joseph) Reeb and Dorothy Christophe; sister-in-law, Margaret Schindler; and brothers-in-law, Frank and Bernard Geolat.

Surviving are her husband, Norman J. Geolat, whom she married on May 29, 1954, at St. Teresa Church in Belleville, Ill.; her children, Mary (Michael) Aimerito of St. Louis, Mo., Barbara (Kenneth) Pajares of Belleville, Ill., Thomas (Debra) Geolat of Monument, Colo., and Michael (Susan) Geolat of Belleville, Ill.; grandchildren, James Pajares, John (Sara) Pajares, Anna Pajares, Nicholas Geolat, Sarah Geolat, Brian Geolat and Maggie Geolat; great-grandchildren, Isabel, Lillie and Levi Pajares; brother, Joseph Schindler; brothers-in-law, Paul Jean Christophe and Joe (Borg) Geolat; and sisters-in-law, Janice Geolat and Joan Geolat.

In lieu of other types of gifts, memorial contribution suggestions: Catholic Urban Programs, P.O. Box 3310, East St. Louis, Ill. 62203, Catholic Ministry To Sick and Aged, 2620 Lebanon Ave., Belleville, Ill. 62221, or in the form of Masses. For more information, please access our website, www.lawlorfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill.

Funeral: A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at the church with Father Eugene Neff officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, Ill.

LAWLOR FUNERAL HOME, Columbia, Ill.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2014.
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Norman, we were so sorry to hear of your loss.

Noramn Kirleis

December 26, 2014

Norm and family- I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences.

Kelly Carron

December 23, 2014

Dear Barb,

I heard in church Saturday night of your mother's passing.
Please acccept my deepest condolences.

Lynnette Pfeiffer

December 22, 2014

My sincere condolences on the loss of Mrs. Geolat. I just found out this morning. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Rau (nee Seibert)

December 22, 2014

To my Geolat family, I have the best memories of time spent at your house while visiting from Florida and Texas. My mom, Joan, told me of Aunt Laurie's passing and I will hold you all dear in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May your loving memories of Laurie be your strength.

Patti Geolat

December 20, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chuck Hampton

December 19, 2014

Mary and Barb, we know you will miss her but now she is looking down on all of you. Hugs and prayers are with you.
Stan and Marilyn

Tiefenbrun

December 19, 2014

Norm and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Laurie was a wonderful, kind and sweet lady, Bob and I both treasure the years as her neighbor. We are very blessed to have known Laurie.

Bob & Julie Baker

December 19, 2014

Norm, Mary,Barb, Tom and Mike, Words cannot even express the way I felt about your wife, and mother. She touched my heart in ways that only Heaven will record. It was truly my pleasure to be one of her caretakers. She will be sorely missed by me in a very personal way. It always pleased me to know that she had such a loving caring family that always protected and cared for her. I love all of you so much, and my prayers are with all of you.

Mary K.

Mary Kasperzick

December 18, 2014

Mary, Barb, and your family,
I am very sorry to hear of your mother's death. she was truly the nicest, kindest person I have ever known. She always had such a sweet smile. I know you will all miss her loving ways.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Diane and Joe Bottani

Diane Bottani

December 18, 2014

Norm, so sorry for your loss.

Tisa Reay

December 18, 2014

Tom - You and your family have our sympathy and prayers. I know your mom was a terrific person just based on how you were raised. Grace and Peace.

Greg Weber

December 18, 2014

Mary and I are very sorry for your loss of your mother and wife. What a great neighbor she was for us

Ken & Mary Fette

December 18, 2014

To the Geolet family, a precious sweet woman was called home. Our sympathy goes out to you all. Dot & Gerald and family.

Dot Miller

December 18, 2014

Dear Barb and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. When our mothers go a big part of our history goes with them. Your memories are ever present and may they give you joy and peace.

Mary Fischer

December 18, 2014

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