Geraldine I. Stillerman

Geraldine "Geri" Stillerman nee Spevock, Loving mother of Jody (Cindy) Taerbaum, Barry (Doris) Taerbaum and Robin Shapiro. Proud grandmother of Ryan (Meletina), Shizue (Shalom), Jeanine (Kai), Edina, Sam (Allie), Jessica. Cherished great grandmother of Ellie, Emmett, Tali, Mari and Zevi. Dear sister of the late Betty (the late Carl) Unger and Bernie Spevock. Geri was kind to all and found a way to invariably make people laugh. Everyone whose path she crossed said how much they loved and adored her. A word often used to describe her was "feisty" She cherished family especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were the light of her life and brought her immense joy. Geri had a deep love for animals. Her heart was full any time Barry or Edina brought their dogs to visit. She was a woman of great inner strength. The path she walked was not an easy one, but she persevered and found happiness for herself and her family. She will be missed by all those whose life she touched in small and large ways. Services Friday 11AM at New Light Cemetery, 6807 N. East Prairie, Lincolnwood. Memorials in her memory to Cheder Lubavitch, 5201 West Howard Street, Skokie, Illinois 60077 www.clhds.com or to your local Humane Society would be appreciated. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.