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Geree Ann Hansen

1940 - 2023

Geree Ann Hansen obituary, 1940-2023, Waterloo, IL

BORN

1940

DIED

2023

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Valhalla-Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home and Cremation Services

3412 Frank Scott Pkwy West

Belleville, Illinois

Geree Hansen Obituary

Geree Ann Hansen
April 1, 1940 - June 28, 2023
Waterloo, Illinois - Geree Ann Hansen, 83, of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 in Belleville, Illinois. She was born on April 1st, 1940 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Geree was a beloved wife, mom, sister, and Mommaw.
Geree is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mildred "Sweet" (Edwards) Thompson, sister Sharlee (Carl) Cerneka, nephew Mark Cerneka, and many other dear loved ones.
She is survived by husband, James Hansen of Waterloo, Illinois, sons Jimmy of Waterloo, IL and Buddy (Kelley) of Swansea, IL, grandchildren Sarah (Doug) Putkowski of Waterloo, IL, Rachael (Nick) Fannon of Waterloo, IL , Jessica Keller of Waterloo, IL, Clayton and Jake Keller of Swansea, IL, Ricky (Becca) Hansen of Waterloo, IL, Emily Shank of Belleville, IL Great grandkids Charlotte, Frankie, Connor, and Lucas Nephews Jeff (Pam) Cerneka of Buford, Georgia and Chris of Los Angeles, California, Great nieces and nephew Carly, Sydney, and Jake of Buford, Georgia, and several other cousins, loved ones, and friends.
During her lifetime she had worked at Schnuck's grocery store, holding a number of roles with the longest being as a Merchandiser. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids, going shopping, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys with a Pepsi in her hand.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm on Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.
Funeral will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.
Interment will follow in Valhalla Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Belleville, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the Breast Cancer Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Jul. 4, 2023.

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Richard and Judy Burgess

July 6, 2023

Very nice lady, so sorry for your loss. Richard and Judy Burgess Becca´s grand parents

Sue Koesterer

July 6, 2023

Cookie...
This breaks my heart ... Geree was such a fun person and a good friend and I totally enjoyed working with her at Schnucks and our get togethers in the past!!
Jim and family .. God bless you all in thoughts and prayers
I apologize for not being able to make the service .. wish I could ...
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Sue Koesterer

Lisa Kennedy

July 6, 2023

You will be missed so much by everyone who loved you. You were always so kind.

Sandy Conklin

July 5, 2023

I know Geree loved her grandkids so much and she was a very sweet lady.

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Carol and Gerry

July 5, 2023

Jim and family, sincere condolences on the passing of Geree, she was a great person. You all are in our prayers, Gerry, Carol and the Wessel family

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6

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Valhalla-Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home and Cremation Services

3412 Frank Scott Pkwy West, Belleville, IL 62223

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Valhalla-Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home and Cremation Services

3412 Frank Scott Pkwy West, Belleville, IL 62223

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