Geraldine Fogel

January 1st, 2026

I have no idea where to start. I cry at the moment I think of my sister now. I met her when I was born, I believe at our grandparents house. When I was 6 weeks old my sister was 5, my brother was about 2 years old, our parents bought our first home. And we lived there for 19 years. I have to say it was wonderful. We went to the same schools, not at the same age, but probably had some of the same teachers.
Growing up we shared our lives with aunts, uncles and cousins. Once my sister married I got the double sized bed. That was great for me. It seemed our family was together often, more on the weekends and especially on Sunday. That was our family day. Our dad worked hard and many hours.
Not that we as a family or siblings didn’t have ups and downs, we did. Our love for one another was first and foremost. My sister was my protector for many years, then it seemed I became her protector and confidante.
I miss her already, desperately because we can’t even call and talk to one another now and because she left me alone. I can’t imagine my days without her, I can’t imagine that she has left me alone. I can imagine the many good times and teary eyed laughs we had, and that’s how I will remember us. She is and will be missed by many, for a very long time. May God heal her, and I hope she is with my parents, my brother and her many friends. For now though, she is looking over all of us, including her dog Frankie, who has a wonderful life. God Bless all of you for loving her the way I do.
Lynne Iris Aronov Hydinger

~Lynne Iris Aronov Hydinger
~Sister-Blood Related, Westminster, CO

December 29th, 2025

Geri was a fabulous cousin. She took much pride in reminding me that she changed my diapers when I was an infant! Her beautiful and warm smile will always be in my memories of her. We always looked forward to seeing each other when I was in Chicago. I will miss her deeply and she will always be in my heart.

~Bonnie Rabichow
~cousin, Alexandria

December 29th, 2025

Geri was like a big sister to me.. She always looked out for her younger siblings, Larry and Lynne. She also looked out for me and I am eternally grateful to cherish her memories.

~Phil Rabichow
~Cousin, Tarzana, CA

December 29th, 2025

Bob and I met Geri at the Lodge. We got together on ocassion to go out to eat. I played some games with her. When our granddaughter was born, she gave a few gifts. She is at Peace. She is with her good friend Bobbie Singer now.

~Enid and Bob Kiefer
~Friend, Northbrook, IL 60062

December 28th, 2025

Geri wasn’t just a cousin, she was more like a sister. We grew up together, started high school together and ate a lot of lunches together. I miss her and it has only been a day. Today is her birthday and she got cheated out of being 86. I guess I can’t pick on her for being older than me. Tears come to my eyes each time I think about her. I will truely miss her.

~Renee Miller
~cousin, Morton Grove, IlGrri