Geraldine C. Eckstein, 82, of Pekin, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at her home. She was born December 21, 1932 in Pekin to Lawrence and Helen Weyhrich Keller. She married LeRoy Eckstein in Pekin on July 30, 1954.
Surviving are one son, Larry (Marie) Eckstein of Jackson, Missouri; two daughters, Susan (Gregg) Swibold of Pekin and Ann (John) Wilson of Manito; seven grandchildren, Michael Eckstein, Ashley Eckstein, Amy (Ron) Kieser, Chad Swibold, Ryann Wilson, Christa (Justin) Smith, Bradley Wilson and four great-grandchildren.
Geraldine was employed by Pekin Insurance as a senior key verifier, retiring in 1998. She was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pekin where she proudly served on the St. John’s Ladies Guild and Bethlehem Society. She was also a member of the Pekin Insurance 25 Year Club.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and dear friends and loved being a part of her grandchildrens’ lives. She also enjoyed flower gardening, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and watching the CUBS.
Funeral services for Geraldine will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pekin with the Rev. Daniel Bishop officiating. Burial will follow at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 17th at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pekin.
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