Geraldine Houdek
June 16, 1932 ~ March 13, 2011
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Our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Geraldine Houdek, 78, of Douglas, Wyoming, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the Wyoming Medical Center, Casper, Wyoming after a lingering illness.
Memorial services were held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Hosanna Church in Highmore with Roger Day officiating. Inurnment will be at the Bohemian National Cemetery, rural Highmore, at a later date.
She was born June 16, 1932 in Orient, South Dakota the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (Schoemaker) Palon.
She is survived by her children: Gail of Longview, Washington, Cosette of Saint Helens, Oregon, Laurie (Dan) of Casper, Kelly (Dave) of Portland, Oregon, Scott of Douglas, Wyoming, Dana of Beaverton, Oregon, Stephanie of Douglas, Heath (Jen) of Scappoose, Oregon; her two sisters, Jeanie Gormley of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Carolyn Beranek of Miller, South Dakota; brother-in-law, Bob (Janice) Houdek of Highmore; 19 grandchildren: Derrick, Darrin, Lisa, Jenny, Nicholas, Lindsey, Amanada, Kristen, Alex, Jadon, Trevor, Alaina, Travis, Jordn, Austin, Shelby, Makana, Braydon, and Kelton; and 7 great grandchildren: Madison, Kayden, Espen, Makayla, Savannah, Davon, and Cameron.
She was preceded in death by her son, Chad Houdek; her parents, Millie and Ernie Palon; and three brothers: Jimmy, Virgil, and Johnnie.
A memorial to the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming, P.O. Box 1557, Douglas, Wyoming 82633 would be appreciated by the family.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Geraldine’s arrangements.
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Gail, Cosette, Laurie, Kelley, Scott Dana, Heath & Sam—-I was so saddened by the loss of Aunt Sissy she will be greatly missed..we all have such fond memories of so many family events, way to many to list . She will stay in our hearts forever and be truly missed by all. Love and hugs to you all—Our deepest Sympathy, Rhonda, Dave and Christina
My thoughts are with you & My heart goes out to all of you on the loss of your Mother. Take comfort in knowing an Angel is now watching over you & may your memories give you strength to get through this difficult time.
To the Houdek family, my deepest sympathy to all of you. A Mother is a very special person in your life and it is very hard to lose her. Be strong and come together as a family, and remember, she will always be your Angel watching over you!
With our deepest sympathy for all the families.
had good intentions on attending memorial service but it’s 7:10. if you thought i was slow 1,000 years ago…SUPRIZE! anyway, sorry & sad to read about your mom. got good memories of a funny, neat & cute lady. good tribute video. still have time for family & fun amongst american oppression. take care.
love, lynn
had good intentions on memorial service,but its 7:10. if you thought i was slow before… SUPRISE! anyway sorry & sad to read about your mom i’ve got good memories of a funny, neat & cute lady. really enjoyed the tribute video. looks like there’s always time for fun amongst american oppression. take care.
love, lynn
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Houdek family with the loss of your mom. May God comfort you during this time. Keep the memories of your mom close to your heart.
Scott and family….I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know that you/family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and God bless….Holly Rilling
Was sorry to hear about the loss of Geraldine. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Keep your memories close to your heart.
God Bless you all!
Hi i am so sorry to here that my
long time friend sissy is gone
from us when we were young she
was my first date to me she was
something special may the lord be
with all of you .
Sonny
Thinking about you everyday mom,,,I love you very much