Dolores Teresa Geolat's Obituary
Dolores T., nee Schindler, Geolat, 86 yrs., of Belleville, IL, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 14, 2014. She was born in Belleville, IL, the daughter of the late George and Clara, nee Amann, Schindler. Dolores was a lifelong member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. In her early 20's Dolores was employed by John Deere Co. as a bookkeeper. She and her husband Norman were the owners of Geolat Auction Co., Belleville, IL. She was a very gentle person, who was known for her devout faith, generosity, and unselfish way. More than anything, Dolores enjoyed being with and caring for her family and friends. She was married to Norman J. Geolat, who survives her. They were married on May 29, 1954, at St. Teresa Church, Belleville, IL. Visitation Saturday, December 20, 2014, 9:00 am - 11:00 am St. Teresa Catholic Church Belleville, IL Funeral Mass Saturday, December 20, 2014, 11:00 am St. Teresa Catholic Church Belleville, IL Fr. Eugene Neff, officiating Interment Green Mount Catholic Cemetery Belleville, IL Memorial Contribution Suggestions In lieu of other types of gifts, please make contributions to: Catholic Urban Programs P.O. Box 3310, East St. Louis, IL 62203, or Catholic Ministry to Sick and Aged, 2620 Lebanon Ave., Building 6, Belleville, IL 62221, or in the form of Masses. Survivors Husband, Norman J. Geolat of Belleville, IL Daughter, Mary (Michael) Aimerito of St. Louis, MO Daughter, Barbara (Kenneth) Pajares of Belleville, IL Son, Thomas (Debra) Geolat of Monument, CO Son, Michael (Susan) Geolat of Belleville, IL Grandchildren, James Pajares, John (Sara) Pajares, Anna Pajares, Nicholas Geolat, Sarah Geolat, Brian Geolat and Maggie GeolatGreat-Grandchildren, Isabel, Lillie and Levi Pajares Brother, Joseph Schindler of Belleville, IL Brothers-In-Law, Paul Jean Christophe of Smithton, IL, and Joe (Borg) Geolat Sisters-In-Law, Janice Geolat, and Joan Geolat Other relatives and friends Also Preceded In Death By Brothers, Clement Schindler, Fred (Florence) Schindler, Raymond (Mildred and Alma) Schindler, Sisters, Loretta (Joseph) Witt, Mildred (Joseph) Reeb, and Dorothy Christophe Sister-In-Law, Margaret Schindler, Brothers-In-Law, Frank and Bernard Geolat
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