Jeanine Geraets

May 4, 1930 - June 23, 2021

Service: A private family graveside service will be held. 

Jeanine R. Geraets, age 91, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society Canton. A private family graveside service will be held.

        Jeanine was born on May 4, 1930 in Sioux Falls, SD to George and Ida (Entringer) Greenough.  She grew up in Sioux Falls, graduating from Washington High School in 1948.  She married Leonard Geraets on June 6, 1963.  He died in 1986.

        In addition to raising her children, Jeanine spent 35 years at John Morrell, retiring in 1979.  She loved cats, enjoyed helping on the farm, watching westerns and spending time with her family.

        She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Kirk) Rikansrud, Alice (Gene) Alhquist, and Pat (Stuart) Harms; sons, Doug (Deana), Jim (Vicki), and Andy (Kyle), 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; special caretakers, Connie Miles and Judy Zahn; along with numerous extended family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard; son, Dennis; and brother, William.

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  1. Laurie Wiebe on June 23, 2021 said:

    My deepest sympathy to all of you. Losing your mom is so hard. Thinking of you. My dad and your folks are probably playing cards again. Hugs.

  2. Dean & Vi Holman on June 24, 2021 said:

    Thank-you, Cheryl, for sharing your mom with me. What a gal she was! Always had something to tell you and she didn’t hold back! I enjoyed our visits and she always made me smile. I always thought she was spunky! Bless her memory. She will be missed. 🙏

  3. Ila Torkelson on June 24, 2021 said:

    I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God wrap his loving arms around you all.

  4. Barbara Schmiesing Phipps on June 24, 2021 said:

    My deepest sympathies and prayers for all of you. Barbara Schmiesing Phipps

  5. LaVonna and Tim Lems on June 24, 2021 said:

    I’m so sorry for your loss ❤ Thoughts and prayers for you and your family’s ❤

  6. MIKE AND MARY HUDSON on June 24, 2021 said:

    IT’S HARD TO PART WITH YOUR MOTHER AND GRANDMA EVEN WHEN SHE REACHES THE GREAT AGE OF 91………..OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

    1. Alice Ahlquist on June 24, 2021 said:

      It’s less hard when they’re in a lot of pain and are suffering and you know they are set free for eternity. Thank you for your note and I hope you are both doing well – better than the last time we spoke, anyway!
      Love, Alice

  7. Janet Ordal ( Geraets) on June 24, 2021 said:

    So sorry to hear that your mother has passed away. It’s a very sad day when you’re parents are gone. May she Rest In Peace. All of my sympathies to your family.

  8. Jennifer ( Geraets) and Don Huwe on June 24, 2021 said:

    Family of Jeanine,
    We are thinking of you with prayers and condolences. We are very sorry for your loss.

  9. Joan Geraets Spangler on June 24, 2021 said:

    Hugs to all of you! You have my prayers 🙏💗 for peace and comfort! Hope you all can remember the wonderful years you had with your mom.

  10. Mary Ann Geraets Westberg on June 24, 2021 said:

    Thinking of your family at this time. Remember the times mother and dad (Pete and Mart) played cards at Uncle Len’s!! And of course they took us three kids along so we could play with cousins!

    1. Alice Ahlquist on June 25, 2021 said:

      Do you mean ‘babysit the cousins’ ? 😂. We were so much younger than you 3!

  11. Wilma Romereim on June 25, 2021 said:

    My deepest sympathy to you all. May her memory be a blessing.

  12. Alice's Children on June 25, 2021 said:

    Sending lots of love to you all, we are so sorry for the loss of Grandma Jeanine.

    Love,
    Christie, Jon, Tim

  13. Dave and Betty Jacobs on June 25, 2021 said:

    Our prayers with you. Mom’s are special and I know she will be missed.

  14. Patty (Coplan) Kroger on June 25, 2021 said:

    I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. I think of you often Alice, always with a smile. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
    Much love,
    Patty Coplan Kroger

    1. Alice Ahlquist on June 30, 2021 said:

      Thank you, Patty. I think of you, also, but mostly now because of my FB connection to Liz. Your family was so good to me during the time I worked for you in High School. God has truly been my Help many times over the years. I don’t know how anyone can survive without Him!

    2. Alice Ahlquist on June 30, 2021 said:

      Thank you, Patty. I think of you, also, but mostly now because of my FB connection to Liz. Your family was so good to me during the time I worked for you in High School. God has truly been my Help many times over the years. I don’t know how anyone can survive without Him!
      Alice

  15. Marlys French on June 26, 2021 said:

    Our deepest sympathy & prayers to all. No matter how old we are, it is difficult to lose a parent. Cherish the wonderful memories! Glenn, Darla, Marlys & Sherrie (French)