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Naomi Geocaris Obituary

Geocaris, Naomi J. (nee Lewis), beloved wife of The Honorable James Geocaris, loving mother of Thomas (Mary), Robert (Karen), Charles, James and the late William Geocaris, devoted grand-mother of Alexander, Christopher, Emily, Jack, and Zachary, dear sister of Phyllis (Charles) Womack. Visitation Monday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., to Edgebrook Lutheran Church, 5252 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60646, funeral service 11:00 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edgebrook Lutheran Church or Hope Lutheran Church, 1660 Checker Rd., Long Grove, IL 60047. Funeral info 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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January 18, 2010

Dear Cousin Jim

Naomi was always very kind whenever I called to talk about the Geocaris genealogy. I am sadden by her passing.

Zoi se sas!

Peter C. Melonas

Marcella Downing

November 16, 2009

Dear Mr Geocaris & Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful wife (and mother). I worked with your son Bob and loved the stories he shared with me of what it was like growning up with his brothers in your home. From what Bob told me your wife must have had the patience of a saint. Good family stories!

With heart felt sympathy
Marcella Downing

Tom & Jeanne O'Shea

November 15, 2009

Dear Judge: Please accept our condolences on the loss of your beautiful partner in life.
Jeanne and I have wonderful memories of the times we spent together.
We're sure that Ignatius McD is up there showing her around.

Lila & Doug Golubski

November 13, 2009

Dear Judge, we just learned of Naomi's passing today......we are deeply saddened by the loss of your wife, she was a sweet, special person. Our hearts are heavy that we did not know and were unable to attend her services. Please know that you are BOTH very important to us and we love you very much. you are extended family to us.

Lots of Love, Doug and Lila Golubski

Tom Burney

November 13, 2009

Dear Geocaris Family,

Please accept out condolences for the loss of your wife and mother. Joy and I have you in our prayers.

Tom and Joy Burney

The Petke Family

November 13, 2009

Dear Geocaris Family, I want to express my deepest sympathies and prayers are with you in this time of need. Jimmy if you need to talk, I'm here for you anytime. "When those we love leave us, they have found peace and feel pain no more. They are always in our hearts and memories for they will always be loved and have life eternal". Your Friend Always, Jerome Petke Jr.

November 10, 2009

Dear Jim,
I am so so sorry about Naomi's death. During this time, remember you have many friends, family and people who love you. May God bless you and all those you love.
Sincerely,

Marge Stack

Lisa (Ewig) Ham

November 10, 2009

Dear Geocaris Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Geocaris. She was a role model and an inspiration. She always welcomed me with open arms, a caring smile and a loving heart. I have the fondest memories of times spent with her and the family.
May God be with you in your time of sorrow.

Jeff Nathan

November 10, 2009

Geo and family, I am so sorry for your loss. At times like this, words are not enough. But ,you do have my prayers for you and Naomi.

November 10, 2009

Dear Geocaris Family-My thoughts and prayers are with your Family during this difficult time. Robin Grigg- Gastonia, NC

Maria Bosch

November 9, 2009

Dear Geocaris Family,
I did not have the honor of knowing Mrs. Naomi Geocaris but through Charlie I knew what a wonderful, loving person she was.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Nicholas Melas

November 9, 2009

Dear Jim and the Boys:
We are sorry to hear the news of Naomi's passing. Irene and I have many fond memories of Naomi and extend our deepest condolances to you and the entire family.
Irene and Nick Melas

November 9, 2009

Dear Geocaris Family,

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Please accept my condolences. May God bless all of you in your time of sorrow.

Joe Fabis

Kerry Smith

November 9, 2009

Dear Geocaris family, I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Naomi. She was a wonderful woman who brightened the lives of everyone that knew her. Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. Kerry Smith and Family.

Jim Roche

November 9, 2009

Dear Jim and the boys,

There are no words to express my sorrow at the passing of Naomi. This was a woman who dedicated her whole life to "her boys" and her family. They just don't make people like this anymore.

Ellen and I are in the process of burying her father also on Monday and Tuesday, and our sorrow is deepened by our being unable to be with you.

Thank you for all your kindess throughout the years and we know Naomi is now with the Lord.

Jim and Ellen Roche

cynthia capetanopoulos

November 9, 2009

Dear Jim, I hope you remember me . I am Chucks sister in law and Mary lindell's sister. I met both of you several times, and Naomi and I bonded very easily as she and I had a lot of similar traits and habits, such as puffing away our cigarettes while we chatted. I wish I had kept in touch with her. Please take care of yourself and my thoughts are with you and your family. sincerely cynthia capetanopoulos

November 9, 2009

Dear Judge Geocaris,

I am so sorry to hear the news of your loss. Please except my well wishes and prayers for you and your family.


Lana Yacilla
3rd District Rolling Meadows

November 9, 2009

Dear Judge
Our condololences on your loss.Our thoughts are with you and your sons.
Sam,Voula Trakas and Family

Rhoda Jacobs

November 8, 2009

Dear Jimmy:

I know you called Friday and I called you back. I am saddened and was shocked when I learned Naomi had passed away. I know you and she loved each other dearly. I'm sorry I won't be able to attend the funeral. I'll never forget the good times we had together. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Love,

Rhoda

Camille Herbold

November 8, 2009

Dear Jim:
Rich & I wish to extend our condolences to you and your family on the passing of Naomi. I have such wonderful memories of all of your family and think of you often. May God hold all of you in the palm of His hands throughout this difficult time

Fondly....Camille Herbold

November 8, 2009

Dear Geo:

Our deep condolences on your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your sons. Sally and Bob Cahill

Brien Comerford

November 8, 2009

Naomi Geocaris was the matriarch of an admired and respected family that had many vintage years in the Edgebrook community. Her husband was one of the paramount Presiding Judges in the history of the Cook County judiciary. I've had the pleasure of Knowing Judge Geocaris for decades. He and Naomi raised and cultivated wonderful Children that are all personable and optimal human beings. Naomi Geocaris' earthly pilgramage was a sterling success. My late father and my mother (Who Is In Florida)was and were very fond of the entire Geocaris family. We can all take solace in the creed that death is not the end, it's a transformation to a higher and more celestial state. She is now in God's benevolent Kingdom.

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