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Martha Geary Obituary

Geary, Martha "Marty" A. (nee Epperson), age 76, of Whiting, IN, passed away Friday, August 28, 2009, beloved daughter of late Erwin and late Mary Epperson, loving mother of William Carson, Elizabeth (Louis) Valle, Sandra Geary, Charlene Koreen, and James Geary, cherished sister of James Epperson, devoted grandmother of Michael, Jennifer, Theresa, Michele, Mary Frances, Benjamin, Daniel, Malcolm, proud great-grandmother of nine. Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev. Leon FlahertyC. PP.S. officiating. Services entrusted to the OWENS-RUZICH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE (Corner of Rt. 41 and Calumet Ave. at 119th St.) Whiting. 219-659-0417 or 219-659-0018.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 1, 2009.

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Jimmy Geary

September 3, 2009

Mom
Bill's Mom, Sis's Mom,
Sandy's Mom, Char's Mom,Jimmy's Mom.
Our Mom was the most unselfish and most giving woman that ever walked the earth.
Our Mom gave,and gave, and gave til there was no more to give.Then she reached a little deeper and gave some more.
Our Mom never once put her needs before her kids and grandkids.(except for a occasional 1/2 gallon of butter pecan Ice cream)
Our Mom never bought anything for herself, fearing her kids might need something tomorrow.
Our Mom worked hard,and taught each and everyone of us how to work hard.
Our Mom taught us how to share and to help each other though all our hard times.
Our Mom loved to laugh and her laugh would make you laugh and her smile would make you smile,when you sat and talked to Our Mom she made you feel like everything was going gonna be alright.
I truly wanted this to be about me and my Mom,But as I shared about how unselfish she was,How selfish would that be of me?
So as I said, this is about Bill's Mom,Sis's Mom, Sandy's Mom,Char's Mom,Jimmy's Mom....Our Mom
A few words cannot describe what our Mom has mean't to us kids, But I know each of us will thank her everyday in our own special way

Kevin & Nancy Coleman

September 3, 2009

Jimmy and Char; Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your familys.
Kevin and Nancy

Jim Epperson

September 2, 2009

To my sister Martha
You have had a long and good life, filled with many heartaches.
You have always been there for others.
We will remember you forever
Love,
Your brother Jim

Teresa Eyman

September 1, 2009

I was sorry to hear about the passing of Grandma Geary. God bless everybody during this time of sadness.

Tina & Jay Bermea

September 1, 2009

Jim and Char our prayers our with you and your family. We are here for you both.

George Krillic

September 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Anything I can do do not hesitate to ask. Love ya Jim and Char. God Bless

Char Geary

September 1, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Char Geary

September 1, 2009

Mom you will live in my heart forever,I miss you

Bill Carson

September 1, 2009

Mom, you have always been there for all of us,you have given all you had and all you did not have to see that all your five children were always safe,now that your gone, we will go on and take all that you have given to us and pass on to our children the love you had for all of us. Bill Carson

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