"My Deepest Sympathies to her Family. So sorry for your loss. Marilyn Ruggeberg "
Germaine C. "Geri" Skoff Lawrence, 90, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday morning, July 17, 2020 at Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A private family graveside service celebrating her life will be held at St. Joseph's at Sugar Creek Cemetery, rural Preston, Iowa. There is no public visitation. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
Germaine C. Goettsch was born on September 17, 1929 in Clinton, Iowa, to Anton and Mary (Maurin) Goettsch. She attended school in Clinton and later received her GED from Maquoketa High School. She married Francis Skoff on April 9, 1947 at Sugar Creek, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 1963. She then married Melvin Wathier in 1983 and he preceded in death on October 20, 1993. On November 29, 2003, she married John Lawrence in Maquoketa, Iowa. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2015.
"Geri" was a homemaker and had worked various jobs throughout the years including Bennet Box and General Thermal as well as working as a cook and bartender for area restaurants.
She was a faithful member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa and had been a member of the Town and Country Quilters and the Cable Car Quilters in Dubuque.
Those left to honor her memory include her children, Eunice O'Meara of Maquoketa, IA, Joseph (Sue) Skoff of Mt. Vernon, IA, John (Ann) Skoff of Bellevue, IA, and Nin (Doug) Flagel of Maquoketa, IA; a daughter-in-law, Linda Skoff of Preston, IA; 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Francis, her husband Melvin, and her husband John, a brother LeRoy, children Anthony "Tony", Martin "Marty" and Victoria, and a grandson Francis "Frankie" O'Meara.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Hospice of Jackson County.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
"My Deepest Sympathies to her Family. So sorry for your loss. Marilyn Ruggeberg "
"My daughter was visiting some people in the nursing home and met Geri. I?m from Des Moines and met Geri through my daughter when I came for a visit. She told me all about her life growing up, her children, and grandchildren. We talked about the Bible and the Lord. She even made my grandson a beautiful baby blanket. I will really miss my visits with her. Prayers of peace and comfort for her family. "
"my sympathy to Geri\'s family. Ive known Geri many years and always liked to be with her a kind and loving lady."
"So sorry for your loss, she was a good neighbor and a a good grandmother figure to all the neighborhood kids."
"To the family of Mrs Skoff. My condolences to you for a woman with a life well lived. I was a very good friend of Marty and went to California to see him shortly before his death. He talked often about fun growing up. Raising all those wonderful children was your contribution to the world as well as your hard working life. Rest well Mrs Skoff. "
"A truly wonderful soul. She will be greatly missed! Had many good laughs with her. Condolences to her family and loved ones"
"Joe and Geri\'s family -- so sorry to hear about your mom, my thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Geri my dear friend I will deeply miss you. You always called me Red because of my red hair. Fly high with the Angel\'s where you belong. Love you my dear friend. Red."
"My condolences to Geri\'s family. She was a wonderful lady and i will miss her sass "
"To Nin, Doug and family My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Always enjoyed visiting with Geri when we would happen to meet. "
"You all have our sympathy. We got to know Geri when she married our neighbor, John Lawrence. She was a fun lady to visit with, loved her smile as we would visit. Jim & Lola Lasack "
"Joe,John and Nin so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a sweet woman. Thoughts and prayers for your family and friends."
"Geri was a wonderful friend to my mother in law Beverly Usher. I always enjoyed visiting with Geri "
"My sympathy to the family and friends. Sorry for your loss. "
"I know it\'s hard losing a dear loved one, and I\'m sorry you\'ve had to say goodbye to your lovely mother, ( grandmother) but she is where she has longed to be for a while now, with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and all her loved ones who have gone before her. What a joyful reunion in Heaven it must be! Take comfort in knowing she loved each one of you beyond measure and delighted in talking about her children and grandchildren to others. Geri had a strong faith, and if you will keep your faith, you will all get thru this time with the Lord\'s comfort. May God\'s peace be with each of you as you prepare to celebrate Geri\'s earthly life. Hugs to all!"
"Sorry about your mom, Nin"
"What a talented lady. She crotchet many surnames for people and us. She loved flowers too. We could talk and talked about all the flowers at Crestridge. Rest In Peace Gerri"
"I\'m so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed talking with Geri when I was back for visits."
"Such a good lady! So sorry for your loss."