Phyllis M. Geiger: 1924 – 2010
Phyllis M. Geiger, 85, a resident of Churubusco and widow of J. D. “Jake” Geiger, passed away at 11:30 p. m. on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at her home following an extended illness.
Mrs. Geiger was born on December 19, 1924 in Eel River Township, a daughter of John I. and Fern S. (Brandon) Jones, and spent her formative years on the family farm there. On January 18, 1945 she was married in New Port, Kentucky to J. D. “Jake” Geiger. She lived all of her adult life in the Churubusco-area, and had resided at her present home since 1976.
A homemaker, she was a member of the Good News Baptist Church in Churubusco. She enjoyed reading, her home, and most especially loved and cherished her family.
Mr. Geiger preceded her in death on January 17, 1989.
The surviving relatives include her daughters Sherral (Steve) Marschand of Columbia City, Kenna (Lawrence “Butch”) Woodring of Hartville, Ohio, and Kathy (Rex) Shisler of Albion; a sister Avonelle (Roger) Stampe of Churubusco; two brothers Roger (Mary) Jones and Robert (Nancy) Jones, both of Churubusco; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and spouse, she was preceded in death by a sister Eunice Steinbarger.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Good News Baptist Church in Churubusco with Pastor Edward A. Thompson, officiating.
The family will receive friends at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Friday from 3 to 8 p. m., or at the church one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.
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February 23rd, 2010 at 3:38 am
Dear Sherral, Steve and families,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of you mother, Sherral. At times like these we are fortunate to be able to draw on our memories of the wonder time we were able to share with them while they were with us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, the girls and their families. We will keep you in our prayers during the trying days ahead.
Steve and Barbara Crozier
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Steve, Sherral & families,
We are so sorry, knowing it is going to be really hard losing your mother. When we have talked to Phyllis we know how much her family meant to her.
Our prayers are with you.
February 24th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Kathy and Family,
Sorry to hear the passing of your mom, she was a great lady. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
February 25th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Dear Sherral & family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. It is good to know that she in the Lord’s presence and enjoying complete healing. Our prayers are with all of you at this time.
In Christ’s Love
Jim & Linda
February 25th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Dear Friends, We were sorry to hear of the passing on of Phyllis. We have had pleasant memories of the family over the years. Not only when the 3 daughters were in high school but also way back when the Brandons on E. Whitley Street had their get-to-gathers with the Jones as Leonard was a childhood buddy of Ron Brandon. Sorry we will be unable to be there to express our sympathy in person.
February 26th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
To Roger and Mary and Avonelle and Roger, We were so sorry to hear of your loss of Phyllis. We are sorry that we cannot express our sympathy in person, but know you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Bernie and Catherine
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:29 pm
WOODRINGS,MARSHCANDS,STAMPS,SHISLERS.JONES,&GEIGERS
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AS WE PRAY MORE & MORE POSITIVE
MEMORIES PUSH THE PAIN TO THE BACKGROUND
WHILE THE POOR MEMORY I HAVE DOES NOT ALLOW GOING
BACK TO GREAT GRANDMA GEIGERS WHEN OUR GRANDPARENTS
WERE GROWING UP AS SIBLINGS WITH A SINGLE PARENT I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF HER SMILE,THE BEAUTY WHICH
RADIATED FROM WITHIN & SPEAKING OF THE LORD
MAY YOU REMAIN IN OUR LORDS GRIP AS HEALING FLOWS
INTO YOUR LIVES,
connieshivelykrider
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Steve & Sherral, Avonelle & Roger and Families:
Our deepest sympathies at the loss of Phyllis. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.