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Geraldine James Obituary

James, Geraldine M. (nee Von Thaden), age 69, loving mother of Annette L. Meyrose, Edward J. (Linda) Paczkowski, Joseph R. ( Paula) Paczkowski and the late Pamela A. Gursky; beloved grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 1, fond sister of Patricia (Russ) Francis, John (Susan) and Judith (Ray) Hash, aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are asked to gather Saturday, December 22nd, 9:45 a.m., at St. Jane de Chantal Church, 53rd & McVicker Sts., Chicago, for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements by: Parkside Chapels & Cremation Services. Info: 773-767-9788 or express your thoughts and condolences at our online memorial book at www.parksidechapels.com.


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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 20, 2007.

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joseph paczkowski

January 10, 2008

mom ,im very happy and proud to tell the world who my mother is.you are the best there is and will ever be. mom you done a great job with all of your kid's,a job well done!!!!be proud of what you done and all the hearts you touched.i'm very glad from son to mother i have no regret's. thanks for being my mom ...i'll alway's love you mom i will use the tool's you gave me alway's love you

alway's and forever your son joe.

paula

January 8, 2008

I miss you alot.I will forever keep the article you gave me about being a mother and dividing love equally,you told me it's just some flowers need a little extra water...than others but the love is given the same..you were the best,i know you are in heaven watching over here and i know you will help me fix certain things....i love you as the greatest woman and mother you were.awesome,i could really use you right now,i feel you in my heart and you will always be with me...tell my son,which i know you have him right with you,i love him so much and i will be with you guys someday..
good-bye and i love you rest in peace.....

We love you Mom/Grandma

December 23, 2007

Amber Paczkowski

December 21, 2007

Grandma,
I will miss getting little letters from you telling me congratulations or telling me that everything is going to be okay when I was going through some hard times. The love you had was amazing and the person you are still is. I will remember you, and always laugh about the times you came over and everyone tried to be real good lol and not swear. I love you, i'm sad your gone but I hated to watch you suffer.

December 21, 2007

Condolences to entire family. As a member of our Pediatrics clinic for many years, Geri was loved by staff and patients alike.
Delores Patton Rush
Mercy D&T Center

Rock

December 21, 2007

Mom....with all the wonderful creations God has given us on this earth, why does he choose to have all the best flowers for himself. Love you forever.

Linda Paczkowski

December 21, 2007

Dear Mom P.
Thank you for letting me help you in these past few weeks. I will miss you and will keep my promise that I made to you on that November day.Knowing you are not suffering anymore will help us all thru this difficult time.Rest in peace knowing you are loved down here.
Love Lin

Dee Marzano

December 21, 2007

Dear Geri,
My dear friend, I will love you forever. You have always been a dear friend to me. I should have known when I didn't hear back from you.
You will be in my prayers always.

Dee

jonathan kochie

December 20, 2007

i love u gram you allways loved me and kept in tuch from every letter u wrote me to seeing u wen i could i love u and u will never be forgoten!
love your grandson jonathan
i will allways tell christopher how great you where!

Pat Francis

December 20, 2007

Dear Geri: I'm so sorry I wasn't there Thursday night but I know you know the problems surrounding me that night. I'll pray for you until the day I see you again. Love & Sisters Always Pat

Gina Paczkowski

December 20, 2007

I love you Grandma and your in a better place now where theres no suffering I miss you even though your still here in my heart I love you!


Love, your little Cinderella (Gina)

Christina Marie Narducy

December 20, 2007

Grandma I love You. And i loved the times that we shared and the memory's. I will never for get You. You were a big part of my life and You always will be. I catch my self still dialing your number to tell you how my day was and the new things that are happening in my life. I miss you so much. Its really hard. and hopefully things will get better. You are in a better place. and not suffering anymore. I have a lot of memory's with you and thats what i will keep close to my heat i love you Grandma
Your Beanie baby

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