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Janelle Geiger Obituary

Janelle M. Geiger

Born: July 27, 1976

Died: January 19, 2021

LAMOILLE – Janelle Marie Geiger, 44, of LaMoille, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from injuries sustained in a vehicular accident near Princeton.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 24, 2021 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota. Private family burial will be Monday in Union Cemetery, LaMoille with Rev. Paul Darveau officiating. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting the family.

Janelle was born July 27, 1976 in Rockford to Joseph and Frances (Bantista) Beattie. She married David Geiger December 12, 1997 in the Zion Lutheran Church of Clarion.

Janelle was a 1994 graduate of LaMoille High School. She worked at Mendota Child Development on and off in between motherhood. She was an EMT for LaMoille Ambulance. She was the #1 fan of the Green Bay Packers and #1 fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. She loved working out in her garden in the summer, summer vacations in Siren, Wisconsin and holidays, especially Christmas when she enjoyed baking, cooking and decorating the house.

She is survived by her husband, David; her son, Owen Geiger and daughter, Cassidy Geiger; her parents, Joseph and Frances Beattie of LaMoille; brother, Brian (Judy) Beattie of Mendota; and mother-in law Anita Geiger.

She was preceded in death by her her maternal and paternal grandparents; brother, Stephen Beattie; sister, Laura Curtis; and father-in-law, Dan Geiger.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to LaMoille Ambulance, Breast Cancer Awareness or LaMoille FFA.

Online condolences may be left at www.merrittfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by News Tribune on Jan. 23, 2021.

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Nikki Radnovich

January 26, 2021

My deepest condolences during this difficult town. Janelle was an amazing person. She was so kind to both my daughter and myself. She will be truly missed.

Karin & Sam Baugh

January 24, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
With love,
Sam & Karin Baugh

Scott, Annie, Michaela, & Sebastian

January 23, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. When we first met Janelle, she made the kids and I feel like family. We will be forever in our hearts and thank you for all the memories that we have from being welcomed into your family.

Gary Philhower & family

January 22, 2021

Prayers go out to your family Owen

Kayla & Greg Bankes

January 22, 2021

You were such an important part of our family and always will be. Thank you for loving us especially the kid's the way you did. We will forever cherish our memories with you and miss you til' we see you again.

Tom Meinhardt

January 22, 2021

My granddaughter Makena has shared how important you were in her life my dear. You set an excellent example for this young girl. Thanks

Cindy Berry

January 22, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We are so sorry to hear of Janelle's passing. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Woodley

January 21, 2021

So sorry for your family at this time. I remember Janelle in high school as a happy person to be around and a good student. Bless you all.

Anne Norris

January 21, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I remember Janelle growing up in school. Remembering her happy smile.

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