Geraldine "Gerry" Ann Lindsay

Geraldine “Gerry” Ann Lindsay, age 77, of Marshall, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015,at Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall. Funeral services are Saturday, January 10, 2015, 11:00 AM, at Albright United Methodist Church in Marshall. Interment will follow in the Marshall City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Saturday at the church.
Clergy Officiating: Rev. Mark Winther
Congregational Hymns: “Away In A Manger,” “Old Rugged Cross,” “How Great Thou Art,” “Amazing Grace,” “Jesus Loves Me”
Active Casket Bearers: Lenny Rowe, Jon Rowe, Nick Roberts, Ryan DeMarteleare, Justyn Lindsay, Andrew Burns
Honorary Casket Bearers: Randy Lindsay, Eric DeMarteleare, Alicia Roberts, Stacy DeMarteleare, Lindsay DeMarteleare, Sydney Burns, Sondra Burns

Geraldine Ann Sims was born on April 27, 1937, in Marshall, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Charles and Kedie (Clark) Sims. Gerry was baptized as an infant and was confirmed in her youth in the Methodist faith. She attended Marshall Schools and graduated from avocational high school in Minneapolis in 1955. She went on to work as a nurse's aide in a Minneapolis nursing home.

On February 11, 1962, Gerry was united in marriage to John Lindsay in Marshall. The couple lived in Marshall where Gerry worked as a nurse’s aide at Weiner Memorial Nursing Home in Marshall. She retired in 1996 after 23 years of service. She continued on to volunteer her time at the Hospital Auxiliary and Thrift Shop. The couple shared 36 years of marriage before John died on December 27, 1998. Gerry moved into the Lyon County Retirement housing in 2004 and then Boulder Estates in 2012.

Gerry was a proud member of Albright United Methodist Church in Marshall and was active in the Ladies’ Circle. She was also involved at the Senior Center and a member of the Red Hats. She played Mrs. Claus for many years with her son and was devoted to her mission work. Her other enjoyments included Bingo, baking for others, playing cards, singing, and she loved the activities and friends she made at Boulder Estates.
Geraldine died on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Marshall, Minnesota at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 7 days. Blessed be her memory.

Gerry is survived by five of her children, Jan Rowe of Marshall, MN, Abbey DeMarteleare of Arlington, TX, Dori (Mike) Roberts of Marshall, MN, Dean (Mary) Lindsay of Marshall, MN, Katie (Corey) Burns of Waseca, MN; 13 grandchildren, Randy (Nat) Lindsay, Lenny (Danika) Rowe, Jon (Lia) Rowe, Nick (Michelle) Roberts, Ryan DeMarteleare, Alicia Roberts, Lindsay DeMarteleare, Justyn Lindsay, Sydney Burns, Sondra Burns, Andrew Burns, Eric (Maggie) DeMarteleare, Stacy DeMarteleare; 15 great-grandchildren; many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; daughters, Linda and Cheryl Lindsay; sisters, Eleanor Rankin and Helen Larson; brother, Chuck Sims; and son-in-law, Jerry DeMarteleare.

The family invites everyone to the church basement following the interment for a luncheon.