Geraldine Maxine Palmer, 68, passed on December 18, 2022. She was born on April 16, 1954.

She married John Palmer and they lived together in Marion, Illinois. Together they raised 3 children Melissa Palmer (James Rumsey), Scott Palmer (Kelly Nicoles), Jennifer Palmer. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren Tyler Palmer, Madison Palmer, Maximus Rumsey, Gabriella Rumsey, Zoe Kennedy

Geraldine graduated from Lincoln park high school in 1972 and received a degree from the The university of Chicago in 1975.