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  • Visitation

    Monday, July 6 2020

    8:30 am to 9:30 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Service

    Private

  • Full Obituary

    Geraldine B. Kutz, 93, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, July 2, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville.

    Geraldine was born Geraldine Marie Bevering on January 26, 1927 to Carl and Margaret (nee Brown) Bevering, in Keokuk, IA. On September 3, 1949, she married John D. Kutz Sr. in Salt Lake City, UT.

    Geraldine first and foremost, was dedicated to God. She attended Mass everyday she possibly could, and prayed the Rosary constantly. Geraldine reared twelve children and helped raise many of her grandchildren. She worked at JC Penney’s for 25 years.

    She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, St. Ann Altar Society, Pana Prayer Group, Daughters of Isabella, and many Bible study groups. She was faithful to the Adoration Chapel for 21 years. She even made a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Geraldine truly loved our Lord Jesus and his Blessed Mother Mary. She also made trips to see the Pope whenever she could.

    She is survived by her children Melanie A. (Duane) Steiner, Barbara J. Kutz, Margaret M. (Robert) Jakel, William J. (Shelia) Kutz, David C. Kutz, Mary S. Kutz, Ann M. (Steve) Thornton, Joseph M. (Samantha) Kutz, Elizabeth D. Kutz, Linda K. (Gary Werner) Wiese; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Diane Kutz; brothers, William Bevering and Robert Bevering; sister, Rosemary (Finley) Glen; sister-in-law, Mary K. Bevering; numerous nieces and nephews.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Margaret Bevering; husband, John D Kutz Sr.; sons, John D. Kutz Jr., Daniel E. Kutz; daughter-in-law, Toby Kutz; grandchildren, Brennan M. Kutz, Jason Kutz, Kyle Kutz; great grandchild, Adam Hahn; siblings, Carl “Hunky” Bevering, Elizabeth (Paul) Meyers, Jean Holer, Mary Lou Bevering, Rosemary Bevering, and Joseph Bevering; sister-in-law June Bevering.

    Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association

    Visitation: Monday, July 6 2020, 8:30 am to 9:30 am, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Funeral Services: Monday, July 6, 2020, 10:00 am, St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

    Clergy: Rev. Fr. Pat Jakel, Pastor

    Interment: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Highland, IL

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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5 Condolences
 
  1. Joe and Carol Heilig / July 3, 2020 at 9:49 pm

    So sorry for the loss of your beloved Mother, Grand Mother and Sister. Gerry was such a lovely lady, may you be comforted in the knowledge she is resting in piece with God and her loved ones.

  2. Rita white / July 3, 2020 at 10:31 pm

    Prayers for your family in your time of sorrow!
    May your memories bring you comfort. Your families strength will keep the memories alive! Bless your family in this time of need! I always remember her cute little laugh many years ago.
    Our thoughts are with you!

  3. Diane Juhl / July 4, 2020 at 9:19 am

    So sorry for your loss. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
    For the family I know she will be missed. I will be thinking of Diane. & her children, Melanie, Margaret, her other children as you put her at rest 💞

  4. Bart and Karen Bevering / July 4, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences. Our hearts are saddened and our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of great loss.
    2 Corinthians 1:4-6

  5. Karyn moser / July 5, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss! She was a wonderful person we worked together a Penney’s and were able to keep the friendship saw her once a month for dinner for about 30 years will miss her so much.

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