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Geraldine Cox Obituary

Cox, Geraldine Anne (Jeri) (nee Baumer), age 72, of Great Bear Lake, MI and Gilbert, AZ, formerly of Western Springs and Westchester, passed away peacefully, February 6, 2007 at LaGrange Hospital. Loving wife of 50 years to Jack, cherished mother of Susan (Mike Bolton) Cox, Martin (Laura) Cox, Meg (Mark) Phinick and (Charlie (Carolena) Cox, treasured grandma to Rose, Katy, Jack, Amanda, William, Jane, Sophia and Katrina. Jeri was born January 28, 1935, in Chicago, to the late Rose and Harry Baumer. She was a dear sister to Robert (the late Angela) Baumer, Marian (Edward) McArdle and the late Ruth Baumer, and a loving sister-in-law to Noreen Gorman. Jeri was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Her fun-loving spirit lives on in all who knew her. Visitation Sunday, February 11, 2007, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday, February 12th, 9:45 a.m., at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 S. Wolf Rd., Western Springs. Jeri will be laid to rest at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to The House of Refuge East, 6935 East Williams Field Road, Mesa, AZ 85313 or the Greater Chicago Food Depository, 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL 60632 are appreciated. Info: 708-352-6500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2007.

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Nancy Gorman

February 2, 2026

Aunt Geri, each year as I get the notice of your anniversary, I feel a bit of sadness. And then I remember what a beautiful person you were, and how much our family loved you. Please say hi to my Mom and Grandma Cox.

Nancy Gorman

February 2, 2024

Every time I look at my giraffe collection, I think about you, Aunt Jeri. I had been (still do) collecting for years and was excited when I walked into your home and saw your herd! Please tell our Mom (Noreen) we miss and love her.

Nancy Gorman

February 2, 2023

Hi, Aunt Geri,
I just came across a picture of you while making a picture board for Noreen's funeral. You look exactly like I remember you - beautiful with a happy smile. Peace.

Nancy Gorman

February 2, 2022

I think about you often, Aunt Jeri. You brought joy to my life. I wish we could have shared our giraffe collections.

Jack Campbell

February 14, 2007

Jack, We know you are grateful for your life with Jeri,and we feel fortunate to have known her. God bless you and your family Jill and Jack

Maria Johnson

February 11, 2007

To the "Mons": My heart is broken to hear of Aunt Geri's passing, I hope it is a comfort to you that it was on her terms not the other way around. I will miss her smile and laughter and I will make that be my memory. She as well as all of you have a special place in my life and my heart.
All my love-Maria (Sorrentino) Johnson, Ashley and Amy

Kim Bingaman and Family

February 11, 2007

Uncle Jack, Susie, Meg, Marty, and Charlie,
So sorry to hear about Aunt Jeri. I have a lot of fond memories that I will cherish always. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With much love,

Bob & Sandy Wilbanks

February 11, 2007

Jack we are very sorry for your loss. Jeri was such a very wonderful person to be near. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children in this time of sorrow.

Mansfield Barb

February 10, 2007

Jack, You and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers. Your loss is felt by all of you and Geri's wonderful friends.
Love,
Barb Mansfield and Richard Weaver

Delmar Rediger

February 10, 2007

Marcia and I are sorry to hear of Geri's passing. Although we didn't know her very well, we remember the brief times we had together. Our prayers to Jack and family.

Bob Otolski

February 10, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. God bless you and we will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Bob and Patti Otolski

Van & Diane Melroe

February 10, 2007

Dear Marty, Laura, William & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers remain with you as we pray for God to give you comfort and strength. Find comfort in knowing your Mother is now safe in God's arms. Strength in knowing that she is always looking down upon you.

Marty, losing your Mother is very difficult, be so thankful that you were able to be there, in her last hour, to send her home. That indeed is a blessing-one you will cherish and be thankful for forever.

Remember that we love you, Laura and William, and we are here for you. You are very dear friends to us and we, too, feel blessed to share in your love and friendship and having you in our daily lives.

We love you and we are keeping you close in our hearts.

Love,
Van & Diane Melroe (Montgomery, TX)

Alan & Darlene Amark

February 9, 2007

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

February 9, 2007

Jack we were sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marc and Juanita Eisler

Mike and Marlies Michelson

February 9, 2007

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

Mario & Carol Borzillo

February 9, 2007

We are deeply sorry to hear of this family's great loss. Gerry was such a lovely lady and will be greatly missed by many.
Love, Mario & Carol Borzillo
Gilbert, Arizona

Barbara Peck

February 9, 2007

I didn't know Geri all that well, but knew at once she was the type of person that I love to be around; positive, happy, fun loving and caring. So sorry Jack....my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Nancy Gorman

February 9, 2007

Who could ever forget beautiful Aunt Geri, with her striking blond French twist and fringed bangs, and her very cool and vibrant personality.

We Gorman girls first met Geri around 1955 when she and Uncle Jack washed his car in front of our Lawndale Ave. apartment. We became instant fans and were thrilled to learn she would soon be our aunt. Other vivid memories include car trips to South Bend with Aunt Geri leading rousing renditions of "Bula Bula"; her love of playing games (especially when she would win a prize); her top notch giraffe collection (as an avid giraffe collector myself, I appreciate the variety and uniqueness of many of her pieces.)

Aunt Geri, we love you and will miss you: Mary, Colleen, Nancy & Patty. Karen & Tom had not yet been born but I am certain they share the same sentiments.

Barb and Marlow Wathke

February 9, 2007

We were so sorry to learn of Jeri's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jack, and your children.

Dorothy Schoenfeld Macek

February 8, 2007

Sincere condolences to the Family of Geraldine Cox.
My sister Phyllis Schoenfeld Genovese graduated with Geri from Providence High School (Class of 1952). Sad to say, Phyl passed away in 2000 but I'm sure she's visiting with Geri in Heaven reminiscing the ol' days. I noticed that Geri was a resident of Gilbert, Arizona - what a coincidence, she may have been a neighbor. Again, my sincere sympathy. Geri will be remembered in my prayers.

Laura Brady

February 8, 2007

Dear Meg, Mark, Rose and Katy & Marty, Charlie, and Susan:

Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Even way back when, I remember your Mom making me feel so welcome at their home in Hudson and years later, her laughter and excitement the morning of your wedding. Love and laughter and family - what an amazing legacy she left!


Always love,
Laura Brady

C. Pink

February 8, 2007

How sorry I am to learn of your wife/mother/ sister/friend.. death.
The pain of loss is tremendous and very difficult to overcome. But God offers his concern and care. 2Corinthians 1:3,4-" God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, comforts us in all our tribulation." May God(Psalms 83:18) comfort you at this time of sorrow.

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