Geraldine \"Deannie\" Osterhouse
October 16, 1928 – May 9, 2021
In accordance with her wish, cremation will take place and a celebration of her life will held at a later date.
Obituary
Age 92, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her home. Deannie was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 16, 1928, the daughter of the late Jerry and Angeline Osterhouse. Her family relocated from Detroit in 1934 and settled in Galesburg, Michigan. Deannie was a graduate of Galesburg-Augusta High School, class of 1946. She worked for many years as a secretary for the Fireman and Oiler’s Labor Union. Deannie was a Cub Scout Den Mother and volunteered as a nurse for the VA. After retirement, she enjoyed visiting flea markets, gardening, shopping at TJ Max, cooking goodies for her friends and family and taking day trips in her MG Midget. Deannie loved living the farm life and taking care of her family. She leaves behind one son, John Osterhouse; grandsons, Jerry Osterhouse and Dustin Moran; nieces and nephews, Kevin (Charlene), Jerry, Angie and Mary Dinzik and Joanne Anderson; as well as a host of grandnieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Deannie was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Osterhouse who was killed in WWII and her sister, Mary Ann (John) Dinzik. In accordance with her wish, cremation will take place and a celebration of her life will held at a later date.
Geraldine was truly an angel here on earth. Every time we crossed paths, she brought a smile to my face and made my day brighter. My sincere condolences to the family.
I am so sorry for your loss of Geraldine and send my deepest condolences to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
A Woman you NEVER saw Mad. I took her down river a few times to see the Eagles Nest, the Glow on her face will never leave my memory. The stories she shared of her moving to Galesburg & of what the river was like back then were fascinating. A Very Inspiring person, to say the least. I’m sure we will see her in HEAVEN, and I believe she is a guardian angel. You will NEVER be FORGOTTEN…
I’m so sorry to hear of Geraldine’s passing. I have such found memories of her & the whole family from my childhood! Hugs to the family at this time of great loss.
I’m so missing you I miss the time we spent together.