Geraldine Viola Roustio

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Geraldine Roustio Obituary

Name: Visitation for Geraldine Viola Roustio
Start: 2023-11-26T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-11-26T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home and Crematory

Geraldine "Gerry" Viola Roustio
Jacksonville - Geraldine "Gerry" Viola Roustio née Bischof departed from this life and entered her heavenly home on November 22, 2023. Gerry was born August 17, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL to Vince and Viola Hopfinger Bischof. She married Melvin J. Roustio on June 11, 1960, in East St. Louis.
Gerry is survived by her husband Mel "Moe"; her three children, Stephen (Kathy) Roustio, Dawn (Shawn) O'Keefe, and Pamela (Tim) Howell; fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Gerry is also survived by one brother, Glenn (Bonnie) Bischof; brothers-in-law, Tom (Vicky) Roustio and Marty (Denise) Roustio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Don (Marilyn) Bischof and Vince (Ruth) Bischof; sisters Jean (Jack) Conrad and Lois (Jerry) Coyle; and in-laws, Mel Sr. and Lucille Roustio.
Gerry graduated from St. Teresa Academy in East St. Louis in 1958. She became a dental assistant before becoming a mother and a lifelong homemaker. After raising her children, she continued working various jobs, one of which she truly loved as a bridal assistant at S'quire Bridal Shop. Gerry embraced her life as a homemaker and a coach's wife. She found true joy in her family as was evident to all her grandkids who looked forward to "NaBoo" Camp every summer. Gerry loved family gatherings, bible study, volunteering, doing ceramics, gardening, vacationing, antiquing, and spending winters in Miramar Beach.
Gerry was a consummate giver and had a profound love for all people. She was kind, selfless, wise, and compassionate. She taught lessons of gratitude and joy throughout her entire life. She faced adversity with dignity and all who knew her instantly loved her. She was a constant source of love, support, and guidance to her family. Her lasting legacy to her family is to love one another unconditionally and embrace life with joy. She truly walked humbly with her God.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 26, from 2-6 p.m. at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, IL with funeral services Monday, November 27, at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church also in Jacksonville. Interment will then be held at 1 p.m. at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Decatur Memorial Foundation care of KERBYSTRONG, 2300 N. Edwards St., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Nov. 22, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Geraldine Roustio

5 Entries

Fran, Dick & Scott Pawlow, Kerri & William Hoffmann

November 27, 2023

Mel and family,

Our deepest condolences to you at this time. Our prays are with you and hope you can find peace that Gerry is with the Lord.

We all have very fond memories of Geraldine Viola Roustio. Gerry and I became friends in grade school and was my best friend! And we remained friends throughout the years! She was like a sister to me! Our families were very close and we are blessed to be a part of your lives.

We will always cherish Gerry in our hearts. She will forever live with us and we will continue to remember her with a smile! As she always made us smile every time we were with her.

Gerry was a kind and gentle soul who was very blessed with many family and friends!

Gerry Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

May God bless you,

Fran, Dick & Scott Pawlow
Kerri & William Hoffmann

Mike and Millie Dugan

November 26, 2023

We were so sorry to hear of the sad loss of Gerry. Please accept our sympathy and know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Jane Miller Helfer

November 24, 2023

I believe Gerry was God´s gracious gift especially to me in my childhood... she was a mentor to me even at our very young ages of 8 and 9. She had such a presence about her I will never forget and was always my "go to" friend for advice. I am sure she shaped my life; I was very lucky. We remained close friends even after Moe entered the picture and eventually married her and they moved away. I missed her then and now I´m missing her again.
My sincere condolences to Moe, Steve, Dawn, Pam and all the grandchildren, nieces and nephews I am sorry I can´t be with you Monday due to illness

Beverly Chizevsky, DMH

November 24, 2023

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Geraldine! I will miss seeing her sweet face every day! My deepest condolences to your family!

Reg and Jane Ankrom

November 22, 2023

A light has left us here but brightens heaven, where all who knew her and appreciated her love for others will once again know the joy she shared.

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