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1941
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2023
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Geraldine Siblik Obituary
A graduate of St. Francis Academy, Joliet in 1959, Geri was faithful and funny, she could play hard to get. Still, Geri married Ed on May 30, 1964, and together, they raised and loved three children.
Geri was an artist. She studied at Ray Vogue Academy of Art for a time at her own expense. Her ambitions suffered from lack of support, she opted for practicality instead opted for beauty school. Geri did hair for family, friends, and clients for over 60 years with present appointments which sadly she could not keep. Geri had many talents: art, fashion, music(trombone), basketball, softball(coach), tennis, bowling and golf. Geri was an excellent cook, loved baking and throwing parties and lending a hand with large family events in celebration of life achievements large and small. She attended all her grandchildren's events. Her recall of the details of all the many people Geri engaged with joy and love, the stories she told, the acts of kindness and duties she performed are a profound loss for us all. All circles of her family and friends recognized her light. Geri was truly a force choosing to share her joy, talent, and amazing soul with her family and friends. We remember her, as she died, at her post, in the kitchen, by the phone.
Survived by her loving children, John (Michel) Siblik, Lisa Atkinson, Noreen (Brian) Kordzinski; five grandchildren, Piper and Maret (Siblik), Joshua, Nathaniel, Zachary (Kordzinski); sisters Barbara(Zykan), Patricia(Dominick), Karen(Stoltman), brother Thomas and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her loving husband Edward L. Siblik, of 55 years, her mother, father, brothers George and Michael, and son Keith.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., 108 Illinois Street, Lemont, IL 60439.
Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Patrick's Church, 200 E. Illinois St., Lemont, IL, 60439 for Mass at 10 a.m.
Interment, Clarendon Hills Cemetery, 6900 S. Cass Ave. Darien, IL 60561
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Ana Kearson
April 5, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Wetherholt
April 4, 2023
Geri's love and compassion will be dearly missed by her extended family. May His peace be with your family as you grieve beloved Geri. The Cheryl and Gary Wetherholt family send our sincere condolences.
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France Moon
April 2, 2023
We were the "two Grammies". I'll miss you. You were my bud!
Rhoda Pawlak
April 2, 2023
I remember Geri being in the Aquatic Aerobics at Advocate Wellness in Downers Grove...RIP Geri
Elaine Ayres
April 1, 2023
Such a loss to all of us. I have so many memories visiting as a young child at the lumber yard with her and her siblings. There was the first location and then the second location. My dad and her dad would often go rabbit hunting for the day. While they were gone we would visit for the day with Geri and her siblings. Sometimes Barb would play the piano and often there would be home made popcorn to enjoy. Time spent on the swing set and playing outside games. As an adult I enjoyed our quick phone calls that often became very lengthy. I loved the way you could hear a smile in her voice. I miss her so much. At one time there three little girl cousins very close in age, Geri, Roberta and Elaine, who were always together at big family gatherings. Now both Geri, and Roberta are gone and I'm here. My sympathies to each of you. Some of you have lost a sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend and as in my case a cousin. I will keep each of you in my prayers.
Donna Gurley
April 1, 2023
Geri was a person who lived her life generously and large heartedly. Whenever I saw her she always had a smile on her face; it was a joy to talk with Geri on any occasion.
I know she will be terribly missed. A mother, sister and friend such as she cannot ever be replaced. With love and sincere sympathy for your loss.
Brinkman Family
April 1, 2023
Very Sorry. Ed is still missed, and Geri will be really missed this Easter. Together again - may they rest in peace.
Gerald Szymski
March 31, 2023
Life goes on---But we must all pause when we unexpectedly lose a gem in our journey to eternity. Geri was that ruby that brightened our clan. I will miss our visits at The Good Sam Wellness Center Pool where we exchanged family news and recalled countless fond memories. Memories enrich our senior days and are the dreams of night. Ed and Geri are together again and are making HEAVENLY MEMORIES!
Eleanor Moran
March 31, 2023
Geri was the sweetest, kind and generous gal on this planet. She constantly helped everyone she came in contact with.
She has been a friend to me for 32 years and I will miss our talks and her laughter and her kindness to me always. We always solved the all the problems of the world. I will miss that as well.
May her soul rest in peace in Heaven with her loving Husband Ed.
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Kay Lennon
March 31, 2023
I loved her from the day I met her at St. Francis Academy, so many years agowho did not?She had a heart of pure gold all her life.
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