Geraldine M. "Gerry" Maleski

Herrin- Geraldine M. Gerry Maleski, 89, of Herrin, passed away a t 2:40 AM, Monday, February 1, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on April 25, 1921 in Herrin to Tony & Maggie (Elena) Garavalia. She married Truman H. Lynn on Christmas Eve 1939 at the Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau and he preceded her in death in 1953. She married James Jake Maleski on September 5, 1959 in Royalton. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2003. She formerly worked as a secretary for the Herrin Senior Citizens and the Williamson County Industrial Commission. She was a Christian and enjoyed word searches and tending to her flowers. Survivors include- Son- Gary Dale Lynn and wife Kathy of San Antonio, TX Son- Randy Lynn and wife Judy of Herrin Son- Dick Lynn and wife Vicki of Omaha, NE Son- Rick Lynn and wife Kathy of Herrin Son- Jon Maleski and wife Lisa of West Frankfort Son- Jim A. Maleski and wife Alisa of Herrin Sixteen Grandchildren Seventeen Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, brother- Randolph Garavalia and granddaughter- Kristin Lynn. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Monsignor Ken Schaefer will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Aloysius Cemetery in Royalton. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/201 S. 13th / Herrin, IL 62948.