Geraldine Mae Smith

Geraldine Mae Smith obituary, Waverly, MN

Geraldine Mae Smith

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Feb

21

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9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

St Mary’s

Waverly, MN

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Feb

21

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St Mary’s

Waverly, MN

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Geraldine Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chilson Funeral Chapel - Winsted on Feb. 16, 2026.
Geraldine Mae Meehan Smith, 92, died Feb. 16, 2026, at her home in Waverly, MN.

Gerry was born Sept. 10, 1933 in Marysville Township to Mike and Della Meehan. She joined her sisters Lois and Jeanne on the farm outside of Waverly.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Don.

She is survived by her children Brad (Pam) of Howard Lake, Eileen of Minneapolis, Laurie of Waverly; Grandchildren Nick (Sarena) Sopkowiak of Northfield, Anna Smith of Howard Lake; and great grandchildren Liliana, Elowyn and Oliver Sopkowiak; nieces and nephews, godchildren and many friends.

Mass of Christian burial 11 a.m. Feb. 21, at St Mary's in Waverly. Visitation from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

21

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

St Mary’s

Waverly, MN

Send Flowers

Feb

21

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St Mary’s

Waverly, MN

Send Flowers