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Helen Geocaris Obituary

Helen Geocaris, nee Kolacinski, age 94, beloved wife of the late Theodore C., devoted mother of Christie Karis, Dr. Thomas V. (Patricia) Geocaris and James T. (Claudia) Geocaris; loving grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 18 and great great grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Alice Inc; fond aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 9:30 - 10:30 am at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Ave., Lisle (on Rt. 53, ½ mile south of Ogden Ave./Rt. 34) where funeral services will begin Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 10:30 am and proceed to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Mass 11:15 a.m. Internment Chapel Hill Gardens West (17W201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace). Arrangements under Blake-Lamb Funeral Home. For information visit Blake-LambFuneralHome.com or call (630) 964-9392.

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Dec. 13, 2011.

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Christie Karis

December 18, 2011

Helen was a brave, independent, creative, resourceful, responsible, energetic and loyal woman. Given the environment she grew up in, she did so much with so little. She was truly a stalwart member of the Greatest Generation and I am proud of her. I will miss my mom.

Jennifer Geocaris (Putnam)

December 13, 2011

Grandma Geo you will be missed by all whom loved you so. I have so many cherished memories of Mnt. Prospect, and Arizona. You and Grandpa both were wonderful grandparents and I will never ever forget you. Until we meet again... I love you both very much!

Elizabeth Zack

December 12, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Zack Family

Christina Giokaris

December 12, 2011

Sending my love and sympathy to all her family. She will live on in your hearts by keeping her memory alive. May she rest in peace.

Kerry Geocaris

December 12, 2011

I will miss you Grandma! So happy you and Grandpa can be back together again. We have two great angels watching over us now. I love you!

Christ Geocaris

December 12, 2011

It is with a sad heart, that I learned Aunt Helen, had passed on.

My deepest Sympathy goes out to everyone in your family.

I will remember Uncle Ted and Aunt Helen, with fond memories.

Chuck, Mary & DJ Geocaris

December 12, 2011

Sending our Sympathy to all of our family. Grandma Geo was a great lady with so much love for all of her grandchildren. She is by Grandpa's side once again and wathing over all of us.

Kim Evans

December 11, 2011

Our love and sympathy to all who loved Grandma Geo. She will be missed by all who knew her. I have so many cherished memories of time spent with her and Grandpa while growing up. We know she is happy to be back by Grandpa's side. Much love and our sympathy to all!

Kim & Bob Evans

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