Janice Geerts

MILLEDGEVILLE- Janice Geerts, 69, of Milledgeville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 8, 2014. She was a hair dresser, and did hair at home for over 50 years. She also worked at Shannon Nursing Home for 25 years, along with farming with her husband. Janice was born July 29, 1944, in Sterling, the daughter of Harry and Jeannetta (Schaver) Vogel. She married Robert I. Geerts Sr. on November 9, 1962 in Fulton. She was a member of Faith Reformed Church in Lanark. Janice taught Sunday school for many years, enjoyed gospel music, was an avid reader, and liked to share her books with others. Survivors include her husband, Robert; one daughter, Paula (Brian) Beveroth, of Sterling; two sons, Robert I. (Michelle) Geerts Jr, of Milledgeville, and Richard (Theresa) Geerts, of Lanark; and seven grandchildren, Zack and Cameron Geerts, Skylar Mitchelle, Amanda, Amelia, Andrew Beveroth, and Allyn Geerts. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Allyn and Elwyn Vogel. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 5pm to 8pm at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 10:30am at Faith Reformed Church in Lanark, with Pastor Herb Bollman officiating. Burial will be held at Bethel Cemetery in Milledgeville following the service. A memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent to schillingfuneralhome.com.