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Geneva Reuschel Obituary

GOLDEN, Ill. -- Geneva Marie Reuschel, 92, of Golden, died Wednesday (Oct. 10, 2012), in Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden.

She was born on Sept. 15, 1920, in Houston Township, Adams County, a daughter of the late Harm G. and Emma Weertz Buss. She married George Philip Reuschel on Jan. 10, 1940, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Golden. He died March 4, 1996.

Geneva was a homemaker and mother. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden, where she was active in Ladies Guild and Quilting Circle. For many years, she was an election judge for Houston Township. She enjoyed quilting, latch hook, embroidery, word finds and reading. Geneva's life centered around her family and her church.

Surviving are eight children, Roger (Judy) Reuschel of Bowen, Alan (Gloria) Reuschel of Camp Point, Paul (Alene) Reuschel of Macomb, Rick (Barb) Reuschel of Renfrew, Pa., Dennis (Cathy) Reuschel of Estero, Fla., Gregory (Sue) Reuschel of Astoria, Terry (Becky) Reuschel of Camp Point and Susan (Roger) Alexander of Nokomis; 19 grandchildren, Shari (Jeff) Horras, Scott (Angie) Reuschel, Doug Reuschel, Amy (Mark) Evers, Kevin (Kari) Reuschel, Kristen (Curt) Shaffer, Tim (Cara) Reuschel, Courtney Pryor, Ashley Reuschel, Daryl Reuschel, Beth Reuschel, Kazie Reuschel, Katherine (Brian) Adams, Mark (Sara) Reuschel, Trevor (Claire) Reuschel, Emma Reuschel, Leah (Paul) Hamilton, Maggie Reuschel and Zachary Reuschel; 26 great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Albers of Golden; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Golden. The Rev. Barbara Ziah conducting. Interment will follow in Golden Memorial Gardens.

VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday in the Hunter Funeral Home in Golden.

MEMORIALS: Golden Good Shepherd Home, Trinity Lutheran Church, or the Lutheran World Hunger Program.

ARRANGEMENTS: Hunter Funeral Home, Golden.

WEBSITE: www.hunterfh.com.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.

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Published by Herald-Whig from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2012.

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Judi (Slottag) Schultz

October 18, 2012

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Your whole family will be in my prayers. I have many fond memories of your mom and dad and the whole family, even though I only spent a couple of short years in Golden. You will always be in my heart.

Connie Morgan

October 14, 2012

To the Reuschel family--
Geneva was such a wonderful friend and neighbor to me, and she and George were like family to my parents, Betty and Bud Schaberg. This message is sent with love, sympathy, and special memories from Connie (Schaberg) Morgan and Betty Schaberg. God bless you all as you carry on the legacy of the Geneva and George Reuschel family.

Patricia

October 14, 2012

"70 years is our life span--80 years with special mightiness." (Psalms 90:10) Geneva had 92 years of special mightiness. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of the times you spent together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 13, 2012

Paul, Terry, Alan, Roger, Greg, Dennis, Rick, Susan and your wonderful families, The thoughts of Susan and myself are with you and your families. Your mother was a gracious lady who truly loved her Lord and her family. May God bless and comfort you in this time of loss and sorrow.
Warren and Susan Lee
"We will share this with Greg and Jenny as Greg is conducting a wedding in California. We are babysitting the kids in Chicago land."

October 13, 2012

Reuschel family
May you find comfort during this time.
Psalms 116:15 A precious thing in the Lord's sight is the death of those who die faithful to Him.

Griggy & Ruth Porter
Matthews, NC

October 13, 2012

The Reuschel family
May you find comfort in this time for the loss of your mother. Psalms 116:15 A precious thing in the Lord's sight is the death of those who die faithful to Him.

Griggy & Ruth Porter Matthews, NC

Bob Smith

October 13, 2012

Alan, my thoughts are with you and your family.

Robert and Tina Ellefritz and Family

October 12, 2012

Roger and Family- Our prayers are with you during your loss of your mother.

oop gunn

October 12, 2012

Alan/Roger-sorry to hear the news about your mother.May peace be with you all at this time.

Angela Jones

October 12, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karen Dickhut

October 12, 2012

Roger, Judy, and children,
I am so very sorry about the news of your Mom/Grandma. She was a very special lady who raised wonderful family.
May God bless you all as you go in HIS peace.

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