Barbara E. Geier, 78, passed away peacefully, after a long battle with cancer, beloved wife of Karl for 57 years; loving mother of Carl (Rosalie); Christiane (Floyd) Soristo; cherished grandmother of Sean, Nicholas (Simone) and Braden Soristo, Millie and Amanda Geier; fond sister of the late Regina Klug. Funeral Thursday, August 9, 11 a.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Interment Rosehill Cemetery, Visitation Wednesday from 4 until 9 p.m. For information 773-561-6874.