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Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral HomeGeraldine James Obituary
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Age 85, passed on August 20, 2025.
Loving wife of the late Frank for 55 years. Cherished mom to Patti Duer, Kristi (Kevin) Schwartz, Bill (Danielle), and Susan (Eddie) Casas. Dear grandmother to eight and great-grandmother to one. Geraldine is survived by her sister, Kay Jackson and predeceased by her siblings Sally and Neil. Dear aunt to three. Stepmother to Nicholas and step grandmother to his three children.
Memorial Visitation on October 6, 2025 from 4-8pm with a Scripture Service at 7pm. Memorial Mass on October 7, 2025 at St. Margaret of Scotland Church at 10:30am. Instate 10am.
Memorial Contributions to St. Margaret of Scotland Church or a charity of your choice in Geraldine's memory is greatly appreciated.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
6
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Arthur J VanLerberghe Funeral Home
30600 Harper Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
Send FlowersOct
7
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
21201 E. 13 Mile Road, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082-1593
Send FlowersOct
7
Service
10:30 a.m.
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
21201 E. 13 Mile Road, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082-1593
Send FlowersServices provided by
Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home