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Geraldine Holden Obituary

Holden, Geraldine L. (nee Cacioppo), age 68, of Morton Grove. Beloved wife of Lloyd P.; loving mother of David (Karen) and Barbara Holden, Elizabeth (Ian) Mackey; cherished grandmother of Alison, Andrea, Calista and Kendall; dear sister of Donald (Amy) Cacioppo; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 1 to 9 p.m., at Haben Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Funeral Friday, 10:15 .am., from the funeral home, for Mass, 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter Church, Skokie. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles. Funeral Info: 847-673-6111.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 10, 2007.

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Barbara Holden

October 16, 2007

To Everyone who has sent their kind words and blessings, I would like to thank you. I believe we all have a hole in our hearts that happen to be shaped like christmas trees. I keep feeling all of the arms around me in my and all of our time of need. I love and miss you mom

Sean Lally

October 13, 2007

Aunt Jerri,
We love and will miss you greatly. Thank you for all the smiles.

Alison Gutterman

October 12, 2007

Dear Beth, Ian and Barb-
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Although she is not physically here with you, I have no doubt that the lessons she taught you and the inspiration she gave you will live on in eternity. My family wishes your family our condolences.

Alison, Emalie, and Arthur Gutterman

October 12, 2007

Dear Holden Family,

We are very sorry at the loss of Aunt Gerri. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.

With deepest sympathy,

Larry and Roberta Holden, Greg Holden Family, Mike Holden, and Lauren Wolf Family

Steve von Bevern

October 11, 2007

Dave,

Very sorry to hear this news. All parents are special; but especially moms. I am sorry to hear about her passing.

Jim, Gina, Jeremy, Matthew and Alexandra Warda

October 11, 2007

We were all so fortunate to have such an amazing woman in our lives. Auntie Jerry was so much fun, always laughing, yet serious when you needed her to be, as she was a great listener. We will miss her dearly.

Steve, Debbie, Russ & Raechel Schaibly

October 10, 2007

Dear Lloyd and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jerri's kind words and wonderful sense of humor will always be remembered. God bless her!

Patti Cyr

October 10, 2007

Uncle Lloyd and family,
In this big family that we all share, there are many people who have played special parts in our lives. Some are still with us and many have passed on, leaving behind many memories. Auntie Jerry made me smile inside and out, I enjoyed her wisdom and humor. I will forever treasure the times we spent talking about everything from "the family tree" to Rachael Ray. There are so many people you talk with, just drifting through the conversation, but when we talked, I listened, I really listened. She will always be an incredible woman in my eyes. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Much love and deepest sympathy. Patti

Ian Mackey

October 10, 2007

Jerri (Ma 'H'),

Your love and kindness will be missed. Your quick wit and courage to say what was on your mind will always be admired. Your love for your family could not be matched. You will never be forgotten.

ARLENE ROSZAK

October 10, 2007

To the Family of Aunt Jerri,
Everyone says that there is one person in your life that you will meet that will leave an impact on you when you meet them once, but I have to tell you that our of my 2 Best friends that I have, I had the honor of meeting 3 women that I will always remember what an impact they had on my life, 1. CHI CHI KORBILAS 2. LUCY DRAGIN,3. YOUR MOM JERRI,I can't tell you what a pleasure it was meeting her 25 years ago, and when I would see her she just made me laugh.The last time I was with her we made meat pies together and that is a memory that will stay with me forever, we had a wonderful time. NEXT TO THOSE 3 WAS THE WONDERFUL MOTHER THAT I HAD, I WILL TELL YOU THAT IT NEVER GETS EASIER, THE PAIN WILL ALWAYS BE THERE, BUT THEY ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU IN YOUR HEART, ARLENE ROSZAK *BECKY FRIEND*

LuLu & Louie

October 10, 2007

Holden Family: We were very blessed to have "Mom H" in our lives. We will forever hold her in our hearts, God Bless.

Barb and Stu Bulmash

October 10, 2007

Our sincere condolences to the Cacioppo and Holden familes.

Lisa Bernardi

October 10, 2007

To the Mackey family,
Our thoughts are with you during this time of loss and sadness.
With sympathy ~The entire staff at Early Days Preschool and Childcare.

Sean & Tracy Keighron

October 10, 2007

Lloyd and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. She was a great mother, Aunt and wife. She will be missed by all.

Tracy Zych

October 9, 2007

To my Auntie Jer,
We shared a lot of laughs and good times, we also shared a lot of tears, too. I always enjoyed being around you. You will be truly be missed but never forgotten. Love you always, Tracy

Elizabeth Holden/Mackey

October 9, 2007

Finally my mother is at peace. Not only from the cancer, but she endured such a challenging life and overcame it through her amazing strength and sense of humor. She was my best friend. My one sense of happiness in her passing is that she is reunited with her mother who she never got to share the experiences that I was fortunate enough to have. I love you mom. I will keep laughing and will always hold you close to my heart and soul and I treasure the day I get to be with you again. Love always, Bethy

Becky

October 9, 2007

To all who knew my Aunty Jerri - you where surely bless with a Great Friend.
She was a wonderful Women and Relative.
I have spent many days laughing with her, we laughed until we cried & we cried until we laughed.
Growing up she was my Aunt but as a Grown Women she truly was my Friend.
I will miss her laughter -our long talks- the rolling of her eyes-but most of all her Love.
I will miss you very much ! ! !

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