Geraldine K. Sikic

November 26, 1944 - October 20, 2015

Geraldine K. Sikic Age 70, of Braidwood, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born November 26, 1944 in Joliet, IL to the late William and Evalyne Hall Marquardt. Retired school bus driver of 15 years, driving bus for special needs children. Gerry was the best bar owner ever, the owner of Gerry’s Place on Washington Street in Joliet, IL. She was the best mom, gramma, and great grand gramma in the world. She was also a proud organ donor. Surviving are one daughter, Regena Sikic of Braidwood; granddaughter, Chyna Sikic of Braidwood; great granddaughter, Jocelynn Lacey Graves; eight sisters, Sandy Valentino of Joliet, IL, Patricia Keith of Pontiac, IL, Shirley (Pete) Willis of Decatur, IL, Joanne Lapikas of Braidwood, Judy Olson of Minonk, IL, Phylis Hunt of Craig, CO, Kathy Hall of Braidwood, and Karen (Larry) Couch of Flanagan, IL; one brother, William Wall of Colorado Springs, CO; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, Josip Sikic; son, Josip Gerald Sikic; and one brother, Robert (Bob-O) Hall. Cremation rites were accorded. Memorial visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Monday, October 26, 2015 from 4-8 PM. Inurnment will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in her name may be made to the family. For more information and to visit her online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com