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Geraldine Sullivan Obituary

Sullivan, Geraldine "Jeri" (nee Jesse), devoted wife of 49 years to Brendan, loving and generous mother of Brendan (Susan Petersen), Thomas (Laurie McCormick), Mary (Bob) Kopale, Michael, Amy (James) Golon, and Sean (Laura Schlesser), cherished Bingo Grandma of Charlie, Mac, Harry and Rose; Dan and Bill: Katie, Kelly, Amy, Bobby, Joe, and Ryan; Zachary; Meg, Jack, Mary Grace, Danny, and Tommy; and Sean Michael, dear sister of the late Mary (the late John) Ellsworth, Patricia (Emmett) Dennehy, Rosemarie (Robert) Malone, the late Thomas (Ruth) Jesse, Ethel Rita (the late Edward) Nykaza, and John (the late Ruth) Jesse, fond sister-in-law of Eileen (the late Frank) Neylon, Therese (Tom) McCue and Mary Agnes (Jim) Murphy, kind aunt and friend to many. We are especially greatful to the organ donor who gave us the gift of 20 more years with our dear Jeri. Funeral Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd St. Oak Lawn, to St. St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Liver Foundation or masses preferred. Please consider being an organ donor. Visit www. lifegoeson.com or for info., call 708-636-1193.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2008.

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Karen (Jesse) Calarco

March 25, 2008

Dear Sullivan Family,
Aunt Jeri was a wonderful person and I loved her very much. I hope that you can find comfort in your many special memories and the thoughts of all the happy years you shared together. May the love of family comfort you and may you receive strength from your faith in the days ahead.
Love to you all, Karen

Doug Stevenson

March 24, 2008

My sympathies to son, Brendan and the entire Sullivan family. You are in my prayers.

Mary Minogue-Reidy

March 23, 2008

Dear Mr. Sullivan, Amy & Sullivan Family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I was saddened to hear about Mrs. Sullivan, she was a lovely woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time.
Much love-
Mary Minogue- Reidy and Family

Cathy & Scott (Dennehy) Fleming

March 23, 2008

May you find comfort knowing that Jeri is at rest in the hands of our Lord. Please know you have our love and support.

Daniel Dennehy

March 23, 2008

Dear Sullivan Family,
May your good memories of your wife, mother and grandmother help ease the pain of your deep felt loss. I will always remember my Aunt Jeri as a kind and caring person. I remember the great song you created and sang to her on her 60th birthday. It showed the great love you had for her and how vital her love was to create your wonderful family.

René Greblo

March 23, 2008

Dear Sullivan Family,
During this time of sadness, please know that you are in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
The Greblo Family (René, Siena, Simone, & Genevieve)

The Ponce de Leon Family

March 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sadness. May your memories bring you comfort.

Maureen Malone

March 23, 2008

Dear Sullivan Family, We hold you in our hearts and prayers at this sad time, our deepest sympathy to your family. Bob and Maureen Malone

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