Geraldine M. James

Geraldine M. James obituary, Saint Clair Shores, MI

Geraldine M. James

Geraldine James Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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James, Geraldine M.
Age 85, long time resident of St. Clair Shores, passed on August 20, 2025.
Loving wife of the late Frank for 55 years. Cherished mom to Patti Durr, Kristi (Kevin) Schwartz, Bill (Danielle), and Susan (Eddie) Casas. Dear grandmother to five, great-grandmother to eight, and great-great-grandmother to one. Geraldine is survived by her sister, Kay Jackson and predeceased by her siblings Sally and Neil. Dear aunt to eight. 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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Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home

30600 Harper Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082

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