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Geraldine VanCura Obituary

VanCura, Geraldine E. (nee Kueck) Age 93, of Westmont, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late James J. VanCura Jr.; fond mother of Charlene (Bill) Arch, Roberta (Don) Wostratzky and Janet (Ed) Skalecki; dear grandmother of Nicholas and David (Donna) Woznicki, Darcie (John) Speicher, Craig Wostratzky and Carolyn (Christopher) Walters; great-grandmother of William Franklin, Robert and Katelyn Woznicki, Rachel and Joshua Speicher and Tarryn Walters; sister of the late Lauretta (the late Joseph) Jordan. Visitation Friday, December 29, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 30, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to time of Service 11:00 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. Gerry "Chips" was a longtime Girl Scout leader for Lone Tree Area Council and was also a charter and active member of Adult Troop 007. She enjoyed dancing with the Dudes 'N' Dolls Square Dance Club. Memorials appreciated to Girl Scouts of Greater Chicagoland Area and Northwest Indiana, 650 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 27, 2017.
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One Easter me and Grandma V, were down stairs at Aunt Bonnie's playing ping pong. When i hit one wildly and she dove to get it. When we were calling 9/11 she looked at me and said, "don't feel bad, I was having fun and I was able to play a game with you and spend time with you." I will never forget that day. Grandma V, it tears my heart apart to know that your gone. But you will be greatly missed by everyone that had the privilege to have their lives touched by you. I love you. I'll see you again.

William Franklin

December 30, 2017

One Easter me and Grandma V, were down stairs at Aunt Bonnie's playing ping pong. When i hit one wildly and she dove to get it. When we were calling 9/11 she looked at me and said, "don't feel bad, I was having fun and I was able to play a game with you and spend time with you." I will never forget that day. Grandma V, it tears my heart apart to know that your gone. But you will be greatly missed by everyone that had the privilege to have their lives touched by you. I love you. I'll see you again.

William Franklin

December 30, 2017

My sincere condolences to the VanCura family. Draw close to the God of all comfort during this difficult time.

Lynn

December 27, 2017

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29

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

Dec

30

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

Dec

30

Service

11:00 a.m.

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

Dec

30

Interment

All Saints Cemetery

Des Plaines, IL

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9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

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