Geraldine “Geri.” J. Murphy, nee Jablonski, age 79, of Westchester. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Murphy; dear mother of Diane L. Murphy and Thomas R. Murphy; fond sister of Carl Jablonski,, Karen (Michael) Harper and Connie Bryant; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was very proud of her 40 years as a nurse at Hines V.A. Hospital. Visitation Thursday, March 8, 2012, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday, March 9, 2012, 8:45 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield; Funeral Friday, 9:15 A.M. to St. Francis Xavier Church, La Grange Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial appreciated to the St. Francis Xavier Church, 124 North Spring Street, La Grange IL. 60525. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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It was 60 years of laughter & tears.Comcast will go broke with those 10 o’clock calls not coming through! Also can’t delete her e-mail.So the only comunication is through prayer.Marcella
All the Hirsch clan send our prayers and love to Geri’s family as we thank God we had shared our lives with her.
Tom – you have our deepest sympathy at the loss of your mother.
Words cannot express the love I shared with your Mom/Sister for over 70 years.
She will live forever in my memories.
I want to share with all of you a piece by D. H. Lawrence that was received when Dwight left us. I read it occasionally and it gives solace. I hope it does the same for you.
I stood watching as the little ship sailed out to sea. The setting sun tinted it’s white sails with a golden light, and as she disappeared from sight a voice at my side whispered, “She is gone.”
But the sea was a narrow one. On the farther shore a little band of friends had gathered to watch and wait in happy expectation. Suddenly they caught sight of the tiny sail and, at the very moment when my companion had whispered, “She is gone” a glad shout went up in joyous welcome, “Here she comes!”
I know Harry was in that crowd welcoming Geri along with Sophie and Vince.
Love to you all and hope this brings some comfort.
Sally
Tom & Diane,
Your Mom was a happy, warm and wonderful woman who always treated every one with respect. I’ll miss her laugh,her smile and her friendship. God watch over you both.
-Donna
Carl, We want to send our deepest
sympathy to you and your sisters and their families.May her memories bring them happiness in this time of sorrow. With God in your hearts He will bring you comfort. Francisco & Florene
Growing up in a very loving tight knit family, I only had to look at Geri, Carl, Karen, and Connie to see how rich and full our lives will be.
You laughed, and loved and celebrated and grieved together.
Now there is an empty place at the table and I know how incomplete that will make You feel, I know it intimately. She will always be missed, there will always come that moment when the next laugh should have been hers and the conversation will hesitate, and eyes will fill. But then memories will come, of her comments, her smiles, and the great affection you all share. Just know your loving family hasn’t ended, it’s only been interrupted, she is just away, and how wonderful the reunion will be. My deep love and affection to you all, my dear dear ones, Love, Crystal
Tom, you have my sympathy at the loss of your Mom. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Tom & Diane you know the special relationship with Aunt G. From a youngster to an adult she was always my favorite. I will miss her enerygy and thoughtfullness. She never missed my birthday in 50 years. The Packer vs Bear rivalry continues in heaven. Hopefully she is now having a G&T.
Love, Bobby
I was lucky enough to be on Pat’s list of friends to send the notice of your sister’s death to. I’m sorry I never got a chance to meet her. She sounds like she was a wonderful sister. You are in my thoughts.
Psm
Our Deepest Condolences .
We met Geri and Tom at Carl`s many years ago.What a blast we had everytime they visited.Geri loved the ocean and we loved her. We can still see Geri and Carl walking to the beach with such determination and fondness for one another. Karen and Connie, you Jablonski girls hang in there !!!!! Love Rose and Pat