Geraldine Durkin Obituary

Dear Al, Mary, Julie, and Bryan,

I just learned of your mom's passing. I am so sorry. I have fond memories of your mom. I remember her quick wit, her graciousness, and her warmth. When I saw her a few years ago, when your dad passed away, I commented on how nice she looked - she hadn’t changed. She immediately responded, “Amy, how long have you had this problem with your eyes?!” She could inject humor and life into any situation! I remember the fun times we had together as families – how nice it was that we all just clicked, like one big family!

With your mom’s passing, it seems like the end of an era now, an era I will remember and treasure. To each of you, your mom and dad gave you the gift of siblings; and all of you inherited the Ryan/Durkin strength, graciousness, wit and warmth. So, I know you’ll all be ok, just as I’m sure your parents know. Before my mom died, I told here I will always love her and I will miss her. I know you feel the same about your mom, too. And so does she!

Dear Mrs. Durkin,
You know what is in my heart. Goodbye now.

Love,
Amy

Brian,



My prayers for you and your family at this time of sorrow.

To everyone that has entered a posting, sent flowers, masses, attended the services or offered rememberances of our dear mother, we her children thank each and every one of you for your love, kindness and support. We all adored our mom and her loss is truely leaving a great void in our lives. However, we cannot emphasize enough just how uplifting and enduring the constant stream of support and fond thoughts of our mom have been to each us. Your love and appreciation for our mother and for our family has been instrumental in helping us through this difficult journey. She was a great lady who was loved and admired by all. Truely the life of every party who was fond of everyone she knew. With our love and deep appreciation, the Durkin Children, MaryKay, Al, Julie, Bryan and her grandchildren.

Julie, our sympathies on the passing of your mother.Clark Bogseth

Dear Bryan,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brother Dan and Tony notified me of your loss. Gerry was always a favorite of mine as she grew up just two blocks from our home and I knew her whole family. May God Bless her as she enters the kingdom of Heaven.

Jerry,

I am so sorry I can't be with the family to celebrate your life. I have so many, many great memories of our times together-the basement at Lala and Da's, Oak Forest, and "THIS IS HOLLYWOOD."

We'll be together again. My love and prayers.

Bev

My dear cousins,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I cherish the memories we have. Let's continue the tradition of good times and memories.

Aunt Jer, you will be missed!

Love, Kelly

Bryan,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Julie and Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.



Jan Paul and Michelle

Aunt Jer, thanks for the wonderful memories and good times. You are in my thoughts and prayers; I am sad that I can't be there in person to celebrate your great life.

Love,

Jimmy (cuzzer)

MaryKay,

I'm very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Bryan, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. My prayers are with you and your family.

We are so sorry to hear about our Dear Friend and old neighbor. We spent so many wonderful times together and regret that we cannot be there with you. Our Love and prayers are with you all - Mary Kay, Al, Julie and Bryan - Jimmy, Julie, Bernadette, Sister Gwendolyn and all of your wonderful family. We will never forget her.

Julie, Shelley and I are very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother and sorry we are not able to be with you at this time. If there is anything we can do, please let me know. Your friends, Sam & Shelley Parker

I am so sorry for your loss! You are in my prayers.

Julie: We never had the good fortune of meeting your mother, but we know she has a heck of a daughter. The thoughts of the management team of the Oakbrook office of UBS are with you during this sad time. Our condolences.

Doug, Diane, Alyce & Wendy

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your Mom was a great lady. We had so many good times with your parents over at Judy and Ralph Anderson's.

I have fond memories of growing up with the Durkins.They are a great family and will only get stronger through this loss.The Durkins were a big help to me personally when I lost my Mom 2 years ago.Having lost my Dad first and then my Mom I know what you are going through.It is a very tough time but with the help of each other and your friends you will get through this.You will be in my prayers and I know your Mom and Dad are having their manhattans with my Mom and Dad right now.Stay strong.....

My Deepest Sympathy to the Durkin Family and Friends.