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Geri Jolley

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Geri Jolley, nee Gerling, 82, of Swansea, IL, born March 29, 1938, in Fairview Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Geri was a faithful member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Belleville, Illinois. She was an incredible loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her joy was her family. She was involved in many activities throughout her life, including bowling, tennis, golf, and cards, which she enjoyed with her circle of friends.

She was preceded in death by her:

Surviving are her:

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church of Belleville, Illinois, or HSHS Home Care and Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Service: Due to Covid-19 protocol, private services will be held at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Pastor Brian Robison officiating. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.

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#1 Comment By Linda Barnish On February 3, 2021 @ 8:11 pm

Aunt Geri you will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace! I love you so much!! Uncle Jim, Julie and Jamie my deepest sympathies! God Bless you all! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!

Your niece,

Linda

#2 Comment By Margaret Simonson On February 4, 2021 @ 10:07 am

Dear Julie and Family,
I am so sorry about your mom’s passing. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Margaret Simonson

#3 Comment By David and Cathy Hughes On February 4, 2021 @ 10:45 am

We are so sorry for your loss!

#4 Comment By Marquita & George Gocheff On February 6, 2021 @ 11:21 am

Jim,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family upon the loss of Geri, your wonderful life partner.

#5 Comment By Phyllis Simpson On February 4, 2021 @ 11:09 am

Jim & Family – I am so very sorry and heartbroken to hear of Geri’s passing. Although I had not seen Geri in a long time, she was a sweet lady that I always enjoyed seeing and talking with. Jim & I will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Phyllis & Jim Simpson

#6 Comment By Shelley Funck On February 4, 2021 @ 11:24 am

Uncle Jim, Julie and Jamie, our deepest, heartfelt sympathies are with you in the loss of your Loving Wife and Loving Mother. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Geri, I have so many fond memories over the years that to list them would take up the whole page and then some. Most of all you were always so loving and kind to me. You always had kind and tender words of encouragement and love throughout the years from when I was a little girl and as a grown woman. To know you is to love you, and I love you so much! Thank you for being such a wonderful Aunt! You will be sorely missed by all!

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs,

Shelley and Bob

#7 Comment By Becky Benson Bailey On February 4, 2021 @ 2:51 pm

Jim,Julie,Jamie and family.
Very sad to read of Geri passing. Thinking of you all. Prayers

#8 Comment By Cathy Martfeld On February 4, 2021 @ 8:11 pm

RIP my sweet Aunt Geri! We will miss you but are happy you are in heaven with Jesus and no longer suffering. I will always treasure the wonderful memories our families shared over the holidays. Love you, your niece Cathy. John and the boys send their love up to you too!

#9 Comment By Jay Wittenborn On February 4, 2021 @ 8:19 pm

Jim, I was very sorry to hear of your loss when Ray told me. Please accept my condolences. Prayers for comfort to you and your family.
Jay

#10 Comment By Ray and Myrrl Burroughs On February 4, 2021 @ 8:25 pm

Jim and family.
So sorry for your loss. Are prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

#11 Comment By Sandy Schroeder On February 5, 2021 @ 7:12 am

So sorry for your loss. I played golf with Geri for many years at Yorktown. I have many great memories of her. RIP Geri.

#12 Comment By Stephen Parrish On February 5, 2021 @ 8:27 am

So sorry for your loss Jim. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

#13 Comment By Roger E Jansen On February 5, 2021 @ 8:43 am

Jim, sorry for you lose . Meet Geri just once at your house before we were leaving on a week-end trip to Jim Starr place in Ozarks. She was so friendly felt as if i know her all my life. You and your family in my thoughts and prays.

#14 Comment By Bob and Joyce Dintelmann On February 5, 2021 @ 8:59 am

Our sympathy to Jim and all the family.

#15 Comment By Jane E. Jolley On February 5, 2021 @ 9:10 am

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of the “Love of your Life” Jim and your Mother Julie and Jamie. Geri, a loving, gentle, kind, beautiful person {and a great cook} will be forever in my heart and memory with love and pride. Our family has lost one of the best.

#16 Comment By Tony Holdener On February 5, 2021 @ 9:59 am

Jim, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

#17 Comment By Helen Vigna On February 5, 2021 @ 10:04 am

My deepest sympathies to all your family. What fun memories I have when we were young and crazy. It was a privilege to have Geri as a friend through the years.

#18 Comment By Shelley Harris On February 5, 2021 @ 10:57 am

Nothing but fond memories of having Geri as our neighbor for many years. Geri was literally the sweetest person we knew! Thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of you!
Doug, Shelley & Alex Harris

#19 Comment By Carolyn Wottowa On February 5, 2021 @ 2:05 pm

Ruth, so sorry to read of your sister’s death. You are all in my prayers.

#20 Comment By Judy Haida On February 5, 2021 @ 3:38 pm

Dear Jim, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Geri’s beautiful smile and sweet disposition.
Sincerely, Judy and Don

#21 Comment By Charlie Cameron On February 5, 2021 @ 4:18 pm

Jim, Very sorry for your loss. My sympathy to you and your family.

#22 Comment By Debbie and Charlie Thacker On February 5, 2021 @ 9:11 pm

We are so sorry to hear about Geri’s death. She was such a sweet lady. Please accept our sympathy.

#23 Comment By Jim & Carol Cange On February 6, 2021 @ 10:16 am

Jim and Family, We are so sorry to learn of Geri’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

#24 Comment By Elaine Lowery On February 6, 2021 @ 12:39 pm

Jim, Julie and Jamie, so sorry to hear of Geri’s passing. I will always remember her friendliness and her ever-present smile. She was such a pleasant person to know! Our thoughts are with you.
Elaine and Roger Lowery

#25 Comment By Shari Barnish On February 6, 2021 @ 12:42 pm

May Geri “Rest In Peace.” It was a pleasure to know her. Love Shari

#26 Comment By Donny and Patty Schmeder On February 6, 2021 @ 12:42 pm

Jim, Julie and Jamie, Geri was always there when needed. Thank you Geri for being a part of “The Academy Awards” crew. With a smile on her face and a kind heart. Geri will never be forgotten. Donny and Patty Schmeder

#27 Comment By Derrick Crass On February 7, 2021 @ 10:26 am

My deepest sympathies to Uncle Jim, Julie, Jamie, and Aunt Geri’s family. I have great memories of Aunt Geri and she will not be forgotten. She was always quick with a great, heartfelt smile! She is in a better place now where she no longer has pain.

#28 Comment By Pat Mack On February 9, 2021 @ 3:02 pm

Jim, So sorry about Jeri’s passing. I only met Jeri a few times but she was always so gracious. I use to live on the other side of Barrett Place and would see Jeri when I walked. Sending prayers???.
Sorry this is so late, but I just found out about your loss.

#29 Comment By David and Sharon Grider On February 20, 2021 @ 3:56 pm

Jim you have our sympathy and prayers to all the family