Genevieve (Gerry) Condon
Genevieve (Gerry) Morley Condon passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on November 19, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, James (Jim) Condon. Beloved mother of James (Rosemarie), Kathleen (Kevin) Conway, and Mary Ellen (Mark) Staelgraeve. Adored grandmother of James, Megan, Joey, Kevin, Brendan, Andrew, Brigid and Maureen. Great Grandmother of Charlie. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Pat (John) Vandercar and parents Martin and Rita Morley.
Gerry was born on March 1, 1932 in Chicago. She graduated from Longwood Academy High School, then continued her education at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee. She spent her summers in Long Beach, Indiana. There, she met the love of her life, Jim, who she married in 1961.
Gerry’s family was her world. She was deeply involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren, with whom she spent many summers in Long Beach and the Irish countryside.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 23 at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 9235 S Hamilton Ave in Chicago, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Mass will be available to live-stream at: https://www.asimplestreaming.com/gcondon/
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Misericordia Home, 6300 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660. Funeral information: 708-352-6500
Dear Jim, Jimmy, Kathy and Mary Ellen,
The Collins Family share your sadness as we read of Gerry’s passing this morning. She was such a sweet gal and we remember her fondly.
Surely she was gathered lovingly into the arms of your family and dear friends who have gone ahead. They have led her into Paradise which God has made for his faithful. For now she is with you through your many wonderful memories of times spent together as family or just with her alone. Rejoice in her gift of Everlasting Life and know someday… you will hug her again! Our prayers are with Gerry and each of you for your peace.
Marge, Andy, Michael and Pat Collins
Jimmy, Kathy, Mary Ellen and Mr Condon
I wanted to pass along my sincere condolences for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman who treated me like a 2nd son. I will always cherish the time I spent in your house and how generous she was with me. Very fond memories! Our family’s prayers are with you.
Billy
Dear Jim, I am so sorry for your loss, the love of your life. What a wonderful example of a perfect shared life
you were both to your family and to everyone else.
Julie Dunne shared the sad news.
I am remembering many happy times with you and Gerry,
Love, jean
I just saw this..
I was their neighbor for 16 yrs..
Kathy and I were friends as Children.
Wow I hear the echo of putting ornaments on their tree I practically lived at their house
Mrs Condon your thought of and talked about in my Story times ..
Aww.
RIP tell my Mom and Dad Hello.