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Lawrence R. "Larry" Geigner Sr.

Lawrence Geigner Obituary

Geigner, Lawrence R., Sr. "Larry" Age 57. Peacefully Saturday, December 17, 2011 at his home with his family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer. He was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan. Survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Joan T. (nee Roche) Geigner. Two sons, Larry R. Geigner, Jr. and Steven Geigner. Five brothers, Robert (Karen), William, Gary (April), Thomas (Laura), James Geigner, one sister, Diane (Kevin) Cleary. Funeral services for Lawrence R. Geigner, Sr. will be Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road, Joliet, to Holy Family Catholic Church, Shorewood for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following the funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer's, Epilepsy or Pancreatic Cancer Foundations in his memory would be appreciated. Visitation Monday from 3 - 9 p.m. For information, please call 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 18, 2011.

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Jorgensen Family

December 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara Halper

December 20, 2011

Joan, my deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time of grieving.

December 20, 2011

Dear Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We remember all the Geigner's with much love and affection from our days on Hermitage Avenue. We just saw the notice of Larry's passing, otherwise would have been with all of you to say a prayer, but know that you are in ours.
God bless all of you, Love,
Tom & Mary Lu McGreal and Family

Dawn Chapel

December 19, 2011

Joan, Larry, and Steven,

I am so sorry to hear this news so soon. Grief can be so hard, and especially during the holidays. Hold on to your memories to help you through this most difficult time, you will always have your memories of him. Remembering you, the boys, and the family during this difficult time, and holiday season. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Caryn Clark

December 19, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jen Savel

December 19, 2011

Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Deb Trapp

December 19, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Laurie Gerritsen

December 19, 2011

Hi Joan i was sadden and surprises at the news of Larry passing away. I hope all is well with you.

December 19, 2011

Dear Geigner Family:
Please except my deepest sympathies in your most difficult time. The God of all Comfort does Care! 2Cor.1:3,4 Lawrence was loved and will be dearly missed by many. Agape love to the families. D.B. Chgo.

Cathy Karaffa

December 19, 2011

Thinking of you and your family-

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