Geraldine Brown Van Devander, 99, formerly of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Paula (Philip) White and Dr. Whitney Van Devander. Devoted grandmother of Dr. Adriane (Dr. Mike) Adkesson and Meredith (Ken) Winkelhake. Cherished great-grandmother of Tyler and Carter Adkesson, Tate and Cora Winkelhake. Dear sister of the late Betty Louise Votaw and the late Whitney Brown. Fond aunt of Elizabeth (late David) Larson, Paul (Marcia) Votaw and Sarah (Bob) Boehm. Visitation 9am until Funeral Service at 11am on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Geraldine was an excellent musician, playing the trumpet and singing in many choirs. She was a member of the Linwood Presbyterian Church of Kansas City, Missouri and the Christ Church of Oak Brook Chancel Choir. She also taught Vacation Bible School. She was a member of the P. T. A. and the P. E. O. for many years. Funeral home phone 630/964-6500