Search by Name

Search by Name

Geraldine Foley Obituary

Foley, Geraldine M. age 80, beloved wife of the late James, devoted mother of James Jr., Neil (Ann), Robert (Susan) and Thomas, loving grandmother of Patrick (Joanna), Kristen (Kent) Cutshall, Megan, Dawn (Mickey) Sakalas, Timothy and Kelly Ann, great-grandmother of Maggie, Jack and Colin Foley and Ryan Cutshall. Chapel Prayer, 9 a.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2003, from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 14205 Union Ave., (one blk. n. of 143rd St. and Southwest Highway), Orland Park, to St. Michael Church, Orland Park. Mass 9:30 a.m. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Interment St. Michael Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 640 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, 60610. 708-349-0111.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 29, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Geraldine Foley

Not sure what to say?





Memorial Events
for Geraldine Foley

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Geraldine's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Geraldine Foley's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more