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Official Obituary of

Geraldine Louise Rankle

June 22, 1935 ~ February 25, 2020 (age 84) 84 Years Old

Geraldine Rankle Obituary

Geraldine Rankle, 84, Algoma, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 after a short illness at the Aurora BayCare Medical Center. She was born June 22, 1935 in Algoma to Louis and Lucella (Brockman) Sibilsky. Geraldine graduated from the Algoma High School in 1953. She moved to Milwaukee were she worked for many years. She met and married Alvin Rankle May 12, 1975 in Illinois.She enjoyed traveling with her husband all over the country when he was a truck driver. She also enjoyed polka and country music, going out to eat and had a love for all animals, especially her cats. Geraldine is survived by her daughter Nikki (Reggie) Baudhuin, Brussels; step children Judy Sheffer, Jane (Larry) VandenElzen, Jessica (Jason) Cornette and Jason Orde.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Alvin, August 31, 2018.Family and friends may call at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sat. Feb. 29, 2020 from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM with Rev. John Moll officiating. Burial in the Evergreen CemeteryA special note of thanks to the Algoma Rescue Squad and the caring staff at Aurora ICU Unit and a deep appreciation is extended to Peggy and Ruth for all their help over the years, allowing her to remain at home.The SCHINDERLE FUNERAL HOME, Algoma, assisted the family with arrangements.Express your sympathy, memories and pictures on Geraldine's tribute wall at www.schinderle.com

Visitation

Saturday, February 29, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
406 4th Street Algoma 54201, United States

Service

Saturday, February 29, 2020 11:00 AM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
406 4th Street Algoma 54201, United States

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