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Geraldine Germain Obituary

Geraldine C. Germain (nee Coote) of Palos Hills, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 30th, 2013 at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of 72 years, to the late Charles William Germain Sr. Survived by her adoring daughter Arlene Kasper; her son-in-law Edward Kasper; her loving son Charles William Germain Jr. and her daughter-in-law, Suzanne; her four grandchildren, Rene Germaine McFadden, Deanna Rae McFadden (Chris Welch), Michael Charles Germain (Marcia) and Kristin Anne Engberg (Scott); along with the newest editions, her four great-grandchildren, Samantha Engberg, Charles Michael Germain, Ian Welch and Ryan Welch. Dear sister of the late Robert (Minnie) Coote; and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Monday, Feb. 4th from 3 to 9pm at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd. 10201 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. Funeral Tuesday, Chapel Service 10:30am at the funeral home. Interment Fairmount-Willow Hills Cemetery (9100 S. Archer - Willow Springs). In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church appreciated. Info: (708) 598-5880 or hillsfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 1, 2013.

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Rene McFadden

January 24, 2024

I can't believe you've been gone for 10 years. I miss you every single day. Please give gramps a big hug.
Love you forever gram.

Janet and Rick Reardon

February 4, 2013

She was a very special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joanne Cronin

February 4, 2013

Rene and Family, My deepest sympathies to all of you. I have very fond memories of your grandma. She was always kind and had a good sense of humor. Love and prayers being sent your way.

Beth Ochoa

February 3, 2013

To the Whole Family. So, sorry to hear of your lost. She was a very special person to me at sunrise. I know, I was't here anymore, but she was always on my mind. God bless all of you,I was so blessed to have to work with her.

Rene McFadden

February 3, 2013

"If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you back again...."

Rene McFadden

February 3, 2013

Not only was she my gram, she was my friend and confidant. She was insightful and could keep a secret!

I miss you so much gram. Say hi to grampa for me. I love you!

January 31, 2013

Very sorry to learn of the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you amd your family.

Jack and Sharon Corum, Arthur, Illinois

Karen Charleson

January 31, 2013

Rene and Deanna,
Love, thoughts and prayers for you and your entire family at this time of loss.

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