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Germaine Delveaux Obituary
Germaine "Geri" (DeGrand) Delveaux, Bellevue resident, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012 following a short bout with cancer. Geri, was born on March 6, 1927, the daughter of Emma and George DeGrand, in Sugar Bush, WI and grew up in Bellevue. Geri was a devoted wife and mother raising four children. Geri was an avid Packer fan, loved to play cards, bingo, crochet, and loved to travel and camp. She lived the majority of her life in Allouez, and winters with her husband Joe, in Mesa, Arizona, until his death in 2008. Geri loved a good joke and kept her great sense of humor until the very last days of her life. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Parish.
Geri is survived by her children Mary (Tom) Madsen of Gresham, Denise "Dee Dee" (Joe) Baugnet of DePere, Joseph Delveaux, Jr. of Minneapolis, MN, and Pete Delveaux of Chandler, AZ; brothers and sisters, Arnold (Esther) DeGrand of Green Bay, Marge (Henry) Mileski of Green Bay, Delores Kristiansen of Louisville, KY, and grandchildren Nathaniel and Geoffrey Madsen, Jessica and Emily Baugnet, and Madeline and Sam Delveaux. She also has one great-grandchild, Jordan Madsen.
Geri was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Joseph Delveaux, Sr., a daughter Kathleen Delveaux who died at birth, and beloved grandson, Nick Baugnet. She was also preceded in death by brothers, David and Robert DeGrand, sisters Marie VanLanen, and Lorraine Bienzen.
Germaine's family would like to thank Unity Hospice for their compassionate and wonderful care. We also send a heartfelt thank you to the loving staff of Bellevue Independent and Assisted Living Community. Geri lived her last 3 and one half years at Bellevue Place and loved her home and the staff. Their compassionate care for Germaine and loving support for our family is greatly appreciated.
Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., Thursday, August 16, from 4:00 until 8:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm. A visitation will also be held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, 140 S. Monroe Ave, on Friday, from 10:00 am until time of Mass. Funeral Mass at 11:00 am, with Fr. John Girotti officiating. Entombment at Nicolet Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the Delveaux Family at www.prokowall.com.
Geri Delveaux loves you all and is grateful God has welcomed her to his loving home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Germaine Delveaux
August 16, 2012
The Delveaux family has our deepest sympathy at this time. Your mom was a a wonderful person. I will always remember her telling me to call her Geri, but she will always be Mrs. Delvaux to us. She will be missed!!
Steve and Terry Diezel
Lisa Polachek
August 14, 2012
Joe and family- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am thinking of you all at this tough time. Lisa
August 14, 2012
So sorry to hear Germaine has left her earthly home. My prayers are with you all.
Dorothy Zehms
Marshah Everard
August 14, 2012
May time, prayer and the love of family and friends around you comfort you in this time of your loss. A Mother's love can never be replaced, but the memories that you have of her will always be with you.
Love you greatly,
Marshah Everard
Mary Gerczak
August 14, 2012
To the Delveaux Family~
We are so sorry for your loss. I know how many people loved your mom. She was one sweet lady. Sure wish we would have gotten all our mothers together with the Cathedral group, but of course, that didn't happen. She will be truly missed. She will rest in peace with her husband, her grandson and her baby daughter. She might even go fishing with Joe, Sr. and Nick!!! Look for the rainbow or fireworks, she will be there!!! Keep her memory alive.
Sending all our love an support, Ed and Mary Gerczak
Kelly Paul
August 14, 2012
Sending thoughts your way...I havent seen Germaine in years (my mom is Judi Krawczyk)...please take comfort in all the memories you will always have.
Rick Gajeski
August 13, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Germaine. I always thought her and my mom were sisters the way they acted. she was just as sweet as my mom . i havent seen her in a very long time but i never forgot her. God bless
Linda Ray
August 13, 2012
My prayer's and thought's are with you all.Loved you mom so much.Seeing her your mom every day made my day.Love to you all.R.I.P. my lovely lady.I will me her but she is in a better place.Until we meet again beauitful lady love you.Linda
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