Geraldine Whittier

Geraldine Whittier, nee Schwahn, 91, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, November 26, 1934, in Belleville, IL, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Geraldine worked as a Laundry Attendant for St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. She was a member of Westview Baptist Church in Swansea IL, where she volunteered in the Church Nursery Department.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Children:
  • Vicki Keller
  • Keith Whittier
  • Nancy Geiger
  • Gregory (Suzanne) Whittier
• Parents:
  • Peter Matthew and Hallie, nee Arington Fox, Schwahn
• Brothers:
  • Vernon Schwahn
  • Dale Schwahn
  • James Schwahn
  • William Schwahn
• Sisters:
  • Mary E. Keller
  • Rosie Held
  • Bonnie Schwahn
  • Betty Heely
  • Anna Johnson
  • Dorothy Grebeck
• Granddaughter:
  • Ashley Geiger

Surviving are her:

• Daughter:
  • Sheila (Marc) Satterfield of Belleville, IL
• Son:
  • Michael Whittier of Belleville, IL
• Son-in-law:
  • John Keller of Arlington, TX
• Brother:
  • Donald Schwahn of Rocky Mount, NC
• Grandchildren:
  • Tara Keller
  • Alisha Peppler
  • Sara Geiger
  • Brittany Whittier
  • Anna (Fiancé Justin Terveer) Satterfield
  • Katie Satterfield
• Many great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Westview Baptist Church or Belleville Sack Lunch Program at the church

Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday January 22, 2026 at Westview Baptist Church in Swansea, IL.

Services: Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday January 22, 2026 at Westview Baptist Church with Pastor David Ratliff officiating. Private Interment at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville.

Obit Provided By:
Kurrus Funeral Home