Geraldine V. Gorecki (nee Markarian)

Age 83 passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Geraldine was born in Chicago, IL to the late Jerry and Dolores (nee Daul) Markarian.

Beloved wife of the late John P. Gorecki; loving mother of Karol Veurink, Linda (late Joseph) Painter, and Christina Gorecki; cherished grandmother of Kelli Williams, Robert “Bobby” Hodges, Jerry Hodges, and Hollie Fletcher; proud great grandmother of four; dear sister of Vickie (late Takis) Markos, Jerry Markarian, and Joyce (late David) Williamson.

Geraldine moved to New Lenox in the early '70s where she was involved with the schools and helping as a member of the community, when her children were young. Later, she was involved with making mats for the homeless, took pride in gathering blankets towels and supplies for the local shelter, she has crocheted hats and blankets for the newborn babies at Silver Cross Hospital, also crocheting scarves for military men and women. If it anytime anyone would need anything all they had to do was ask her and she would find a way to help and get her friends to help as well.

Geraldine waited till later in life to begin her travels. She loved to travel, take new, New Roads, and go on adventures visiting different towns and countries. She loved spending time with family and friends, she thought of her friends as her family. Mom was very active out of the house at least four days a week between bingo with her Mokena ladies that she thought of as family to the different crochet groups that she was involved in. She was always busy. One of the things she loved the most was teaching newcomers how to crochet. Bringing back a dying art.

Mom loved life, she loved to laugh. Her laughter was so infectious. If Mom was laughing you were at least smiling. She's the only person I know that could stop strangers in their tracks and they would laugh alongside her. Our mom was like no other that anyone has ever known. She was truly a unique and beautiful soul that touched so many lives. She will forever be missed and carried on in our hearts.

The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, New Lenox, IL on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 2:00 pm until time of Memorial Service at 6:00 pm.