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James Geary Obituary

James F. Geary, age 92; beloved husband of the late M. Gloria Geary, nee Vetter; loving father of Gloria (the late Jeff) Coolidge, Patricia (Chris) Conner, Janet (James) Chapados, James (Nancy) Geary, Charles (Mary Jo) Geary, John (Sandra) Geary, and Therese (Jeff) Kewin; dear grandfather of John (Sara) Dyett, Jason (Joana) Dyett, Kelly (fiance David-Alexandre Gros) Conner, Diana (Adam) Kruis, and Andrea (Barry) Wells, Michelle, Maxwell, Ryan, Michael (Ashley), and Jaclyn Geary; cherished great grandfather of Jack, Scott, Thomas, and Eliza Dyett and Riley Kruis. Many thanks to our friends and staff at Brighton Gardens of St. Charles for their years of loving care and service. Memorial Visitation Wednesday 9:00 AM until time of Memorial Mass 10:00 AM at St. Scholastica Church, 7800 Janes Avenue, Woodridge. Inurnment Assumption Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631, appreciated. Arrangements by Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Nov. 8, 2011.

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Laura Toth

November 10, 2011

John,
Thinking of you in your sorrow and praying for God's blessings on you and your wonderful family.
May you find comfort in your many memories of days shared. You have my deepest sympathy on your loss.

Steve Plummer

November 10, 2011

John, I want to pass on my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. Steve Plummer

Tom Wiedt

November 9, 2011

When I was little he came to our house for a few days. He said he was going to make breakfast and I asked him if he could cook eggs. He said yes and I didn't believe him. We had scrambled eggs. I'll miss him.

All my love
Tom

November 8, 2011

John, Sandy, and all family;
Please accept our sympathy on the passing of a wonderful man and father. Thank you for allowing us to know him. May memories of happier times give you some comfort knowing that he's in a better place with no suffering.
Tom & Jane Haug, Noblesville, IN

Brian Ritter

November 8, 2011

John, my heartfelt condolences, as well as from your other friends at JWTA, on the loss of your father. We're thinking of you and your family.

Riaz & Debbie hasan

November 8, 2011

John Geary
It is never easy to loose loved one. But there is alaway another way to look at. It is GOD's wish who are we to judge. Your father is better place and taken care of. Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Debbie and Riaz

Lauren Cardelli Brighton Gardens

November 8, 2011

Jim, Therese and family ~ Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss along with my sinceriest appreciation for allowing us to have the opportunity of getting to know a remarkable man who raised a remarkable family. We will all miss your Dad's and your presence; however, am grateful we had the pleasure of both. May your tears soon turn to smiles as your memories of him grow within your heart.

Kathy Adamson

November 8, 2011

Your dad was the best! We will always remember the fun family gatherings with both of your parents and they will be missed.
Matt, Kathy & Becky Adamson

November 8, 2011

You dad was the best! We will always remember the fun family gatherings with both of your parents and they will be missed.
Matt,Kathy & Becky Adamson

The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan

November 8, 2011

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