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Geraldine Yates Obituary

Yates, Geraldine T. (nee Anderer), beloved wife of the late Eugene W., loving mother of Ronald (the late Marilyn), Keith (Nancy) and the late Gregory, fond grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of 12, dear sister of Marian (Daniel) Thelen, the late Andrew (the late Doris), Richard (Harriett), Bernard (the late Evelyn), Josephine Blattner and Francis (Rose) Anderer, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Wednesday, 11 a.m., at St. Terrence Church, 4300 W. 119th Pl., Alsip. Arrangements by: Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 773-779-4411.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 22, 2008.

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Beth Costanzo (Thelen)

June 23, 2008

Aunt Gerry,
Always so perfectly put together: the hair, the outfit, the shoes. Your laughter and your smile. To me you will always be Colorado Springs when Mom went to see Dad in Hawaii. You and jelly sandwiches with a side of dill pickles for lunch. So many memories, so little time!

Happy then & now

June 15, 2008

at Sunrise

June 15, 2008

Together again

June 15, 2008

A visit from Gary

June 15, 2008

Phyllis Knobbe

May 5, 2008

I remember Gerry with her bright smile. She always remembered birthdays with a card.

I remember Gerry and Gene and the way that they looked at each other.

I am glad to have met her and extend my sympathy.

I met your mother through my mother - Angeline Miller (they were friends from school).

Keith Yates

April 26, 2008

I miss you so much,and wish you didn't go,but I know that is selfish of me. So instead, I'm Rejoycing that you are home with Dad,Greg,Ebony, and all rest of our klan without that awful sickness and to be whole again with God, Our Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, to watch over the rest of your families. I will Love you always for helping me be the person I am today

Kathy Thelen

April 23, 2008

Aunt Gerry,
I close my eyes and think of you and I see your amazing smile. Your smile brightened every room. You have and will always be special to me.
Ronnie, Keith and Nancy, my prayers are with you. Those Anderer women are something awesome aren't they!

Daniel and Marian Thelen

April 22, 2008

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

Debra Roffler (Thelen)

April 22, 2008

In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are some of the most precious.
You have always been with me in my heart. I will miss you. Say hi to Uncle Gene and Greg for me.

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