Georgeina Jane Utterback's Obituary
Georgeina Jane Utterback, 75, of Decatur, IL, passed away December 23, 2019 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL.
Georgeina was born March 29, 1944, in Tuscola, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Alice (Fasnacht) Shaw. She married Ronnie Utterback on January 31, 1973, at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in death, August 6, 2018.
Surviving are her daughter, Debbie Hansen (Jeff) of Bolingbrook, IL; stepchildren, David Utterback (Lana) of Fort Wayne, IN, Michael Utterback of Fort Wayne, IN; siblings, Bill Shaw (Donna) of Mt. Zion, IL, Barb Hodge, of Mt. Zion, IL; grandchildren, Amanda Ondrla (Ronnie), Abbey Spain (Shawn), Nick Hansen and Jessica Hansen as well as step-grandchildren and step-greatgrandchildren.
Georgeina worked for Mueller Company and later as a Secretary for her husband at Allstate Insurance.
Georgeina and her husband loved traveling to the Chicago area to spend time with her Daughter and her Family, especially her Grandchildren. Georgeina, Nana, really enjoyed attending her Grandchildren’s sporting events, dance recitals and numerous activities. She really loved taking care of her “granddog” Summer.
Georgeina was a huge fan of the University of Illinois men’s basketball team and never missed watching a game on TV. She loved to bake and make homemade candy for her Family every Christmas. She was known for her strength, independence, determination, and wit. She made a difference in a lot of lives.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Warren Shaw, and her Mother and Father-In-Law, Lloyd and Evelyn Utterback.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 30, 2019 at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4 – 6 PM, Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Memorials:
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
Condolences may be left to Georgeina’s family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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