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Marion Geiger Obituary
Chillicothe - Marion L. Geiger, 99, of 913 W. Beech St., Chillicothe, Ill., died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chillicothe.
He was born on March 9, 1907, in Cissna, the son of John and Anna Berger Geiger. He married Elzona K. Urban in June 1938 in Paxton. He married Marjorie Lynds on Feb. 15, 1953, in Peoria. Marjorie survives of Chillicothe.
Also surviving are two daughters, Ann (Frank) Geiger-Knoll of Chillicothe and Kay (John) Roberts of Sunset Beach, N.C.; two sons, Tom (Maria) Geiger of Chillicothe and Jim (Diane) Geiger of Lakeville, Minn.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters.
He attended the University of Illinois and graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University.
In 1938, he opened the Geiger Cash Hardware, located on Second Street in Chillicothe, and in 1948, the Geiger True Value in Chillicothe. In 1949, he became the 33rd member of True Value.
He was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church. He was a charter member of the Arrowhead Country Club and the Pearce Community Center in Chillicothe.
He enjoyed golf, traveling in his free time and gardening.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2006, at the Chillicothe Bible Church in Chillicothe. The Rev. Mark Norman will officiate. Visitation will be two hours prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in the Chillicothe City Cemetery.
Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe in charge of arrangements. Please view www.legacy.com or www.pjstar.com for online condolences and guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marion Geiger
Joe and Marian Clay
May 12, 2006
Marj, Kay, Ann, Tom and Jim - We just learned of Marion's death and want to send our deepest sympathy to you and your families. What wonderful memories we have of him!! To us, he will always be "Mr. Hardware." Those days at Plymouth Church were special indeed, and you were all a part of that. You are in our hearts and prayers. With our love - Joe and Marian Clay (voices from your past!)
Mr. D. Singley
May 4, 2006
Sorry to hear of your loss. I offer my condolences.
The McElhiney family
May 3, 2006
We wish to offer you our deepest sympathies. The community has truly lost a local treasure. You all are in our prayers. God bless you all.
Malacca Kobischka
May 3, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
May 3, 2006
Dear Anne Geiger-Knoll & family
We share in your grief with the loss of Marion. Our thoughts are with you.
Dean & Bonnie Cunningham - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Fran Adams
May 3, 2006
Will miss him. Sorry for the lost of a very nice man was a pleasure to have worked with him.I still have lots of memories of him.Hope the rest of the family is doing well. He surely will be missed. Love to all Fran Adams
Laura McMahon
May 2, 2006
Dear Margorie and family: I am saddened by the news of your loss, but please know my prayers are with you all. I know God will provide His comfort and peace in a special way as you go through the next days and months ahead. Laura McMahon
Doug Alden
May 2, 2006
Please accept my sincerest condolences during your time of grief and may God be with you to help move you through your sorrow.
Kymmie Watkins-Rescue 33
May 2, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Mr. Geiger will be greatly missed!
David and Judy Flick
May 2, 2006
Please except our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Cherri and Joe Watkins
May 1, 2006
Please except our deepest sympathy!
Vern & Rita Hittenmiller
May 1, 2006
We are very Sorry to hear of your Deep Loss.
Rest assured, Marion was an important contributor to our happy years in Chillicothe.
Mike & Cheryl Murphy
May 1, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ed Dunbar
May 1, 2006
Sorry for your loss. Mr Geiger was a good person and will be missed. Our prayers for him and his family.
Liz Koss - South Side Bank
May 1, 2006
So sorry to hear about Marion's passing. I so enjoyed having him travel with me on many trips with South Side Bank. My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. God Bless.
Kirsten Turner
May 1, 2006
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time. Let the memories lighten your hearts.
Sincerely,
Kirsten White Turner
Greg & Vicki Owens
May 1, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Flynn-Musselman
May 1, 2006
Our thoughts are with the family at this time of sorrow. Mary Margaret Flynn Musselman Crossville,Tn
rick n shelly perry
May 1, 2006
Sorry for your loss, you have our deepest sympathies
Regina Hutchison
May 1, 2006
Marion was a fixture in Chillicothe-as well as one of the nicest fellows I came to know. He will be sorely missed!
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