Genevieve “Genny” J. nee Sandquist, Hall, 92, of Traverse City, MI, born Sunday, May 1, 1927, in Amery, WI, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 in Travers City, MI.
Genny taught Home Economics at LaGrove High School in Farina, IL and was a member of St. Matthew U.M.C. She loved sewing and gardening. Genny spent a great deal of her spare time at the sewing machine creating clothes for anyone who needed them. When her children were in grade school Genny spent her summers traveling with her family far and wide visiting the many wonderful sites and National Parks North America has to offer. She was an avid reader and read everything in sight. Genny maintained friendships with her former students the rest of her life along with many friends and family members no matter how far away they moved. She touched countless lives, was cherished by many, and loved by all. Genny was most importantly a loving mother, and grandmother and for this she will be missed most of all.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband, Harold L. Hall
Surviving are her:
- Daughter, Ginger, (Randy), Deweese from Richardson, Tx
- Son, Peter “Pete”, (Denise) Hall, Traverse City, MI
- Grandchildren:
- Steaphan
- Nathan
- Kaitlyn
- Loving dog, BooBoo
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Matthew United Methodist Church.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 pm Friday, August 9, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL and from 10:00 – 11:00 am – Saturday, August 10, 2019 at St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 10, 2019 at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, with Rev. Larry Patton and Rev. Robert Souders officiating Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.