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Geraldine Hoffman Obituary

Geraldine R. Hoffman, 75, a 45-year resident of Woodridge, passed away Monday, April 7th, 2008 at her Woodridge residence. Geraldine was born December 19, 1932 in Chicago, IL. She was a cashier for Jewel Foods in Woodridge. She was a member of the Woodridge Seniors Club, the Red Hat Society and was a very active member of St. Scholastica CCW. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 10th, 2008 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove, from 3 to 9pm. Mass Friday, April 11, 10:00 a.m. at St. Scholastica Church in Woodridge following prayers at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL. Geraldine is survived by her children, Cynthia (Marion) Conlee, Jeffrey (former wife Kathleen), Gregory (Deborah), Stephen (Karen), Brian (Carmen) and Cheryl (Gilbert) Gonzalez; brother George "Skip" Nejmanowski; sisters, Joyce Knox, Nancy Dorotiak, Carol Mikolajczak, Babe Duffy and Linda Kaczmarek and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or AVON Walk for Breast Cancer, would be appreciated. Arrangements by Hallowell & James Funeral Home, (630) 964-6500.
Published by Will/South DuPage on Apr. 8, 2008.

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Jason Panosh

April 13, 2008

My thought and prayers are with all. It was great having such a nice neighbor like Gerry when I was growing up next door in woodridge. Lots of great blockparty memories in Gerry's front lawn and driveway!

Susan, Rodney, Miranda & Madison Stogsdill (Mikolajczak)

April 12, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Tavey Wright

April 11, 2008

I had hoped to make it to the cemetery this morning but that didn't work out. I wanted to tell all of you that your mom and dad were two of the finest people I have known. Just last week Anne Hannan asked me if I knew anything about your mother, and I told her I regretted that I hadn't seen or talked to her for sometime. I know what a close family you were, and I know your loss is great. Just know that I am thinking of all of you and hoping that your memories will sustain you through these difficult times.

Mike & Kimberly Wright

April 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.Please accept our deepest sympathies

Mary Ann Cervinka

April 10, 2008

Memories, there are so many and they are all absolutely wonderful!!
I am so grateful for the day we met Gerry and Bill and their fantastic family.

sandie&larry lacny

April 9, 2008

May warm memories surround you and bring you comfort . Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Janice Mikolajczak

April 9, 2008

My heart goes out to all of you in this time of grief. Auntie Gerry was loved so much by everyone, and will missed so much. I will be with you in spirit on Thursday and Friday, and know that I am thinking of you all!

Jim and Lori Knox

April 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Aunt Gerry was special and memories of her, especially at all of the family gatherings, will always be cherished. We will be with you in spirit on Friday.

Terri & Todd Lazarus and girls

April 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will miss Auntie Gerry's yearly trip to Florida, but have many wonderful memories.

Auntie Joyce

April 9, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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