Geraldine "Gerry" Casey

Geraldine "Gerry" Casey

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5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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St. Gerald Church

Oak Lawn, IL

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Geraldine Casey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn on Dec. 9, 2025.
Geraldine "Gerry" Casey

Geraldine "Gerry" Casey nee Novak.

She was a strong woman of faith.

Loving mother of Patricia (Lance) Lucado. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Chad Verbano) Lucado and Robert Lucado. Sister of the late Anne & John Jalowiec, and Kathleen & Patrick Griffin.Dear aunt of Bryan (Michelle) Griffin, Kevin (Jill) Griffin, and numerous other nieces and nephews. Special friend of Sharon Brennan.

Retired after 25 years on 7 South at Christ Hospital. She was known to all for her love of chocolate. She will always be remembered for her care giving, especially for her mother and sister Kathi, and every stray cat that found her. Her legacy is the kindness she shared so generously with all who were fortunate enough to know her.

In leiu of flowers, please donate to the Humane Society or your charity of choice.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

12

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home

5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Send Flowers

Dec

13

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home

5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Send Flowers

Dec

13

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Gerald Church

Oak Lawn, IL

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.