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Geraldine Gleeson Obituary

Gleeson, Geraldine "Sis"

Geraldine "Sis" Gleeson, nee O'Halloran, beloved wife of the late Russell Gleeson and late Arthur Harmon Jr. Dearest mother of Arthur (Patricia) Harmon, Maureen (Joseph) Grobarek and the late Thomas P. (Barbara) Harmon. Grandmother of eleven and Great Grandmother of thirteen. Sister of Rita (late Walter) Zajac, Kathleen (late Al) Bebar, the late Evelyn (late Edward) Ploharski and the late Gerald (late Betty) O'Halloran. Visitation is Friday, January 8, 2021 from 9:30 AM until time of Celebration of Mass at 10:30 AM at St. Rene Goupil Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, www.mercyhome.org would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 7, 2021.
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On behalf of Fr. Scott Donahue and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Geraldine Gleeson.

May the angels lead her into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome her and take her to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

January 6, 2021

My Dear Aunt Geraldine, I will miss your smile and loving heart.
Now you are reunited with Dad, Aunt Evelyn and everyone
waiting for you in heaven. Susan

Susan OHalloran

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January 6, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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January 7, 2021

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