Genevieve M. Derkus

Genevieve M. Derkus, age 92, of Kankakee, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Presence Our Lady of Victory Nursing Home in Bourbonnais. Genevieve was born on January 3, 1921 to Dennis ‘Ed’ and Teresa (Farley) Cuddy in Campus, IL. She married the late Matthew Derkus on February 20, 1954 in Kankakee. She was a housekeeper at Heritage House for 7 years and also worked at Bear Brand in the boarding room. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was an avid Chicago White Sox fan. She enjoyed playing cards, reading, walking, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Genevieve is survived by her son, Michael (Pamela) Derkus of Bourbonnais; two granddaughters, Jenna and Maggie Derkus of Bourbonnais; and one sister, Ann Hoffman of Essex. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew; her parents, two sisters, Mary Calbert and Theresa Sippel and two brothers, Peter Cuddy. and Edward Cuddy

A gathering time for friends and family will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Genevieve’s funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee. Please visit www.schrefflerfuneralhomes.com where you can learn more about Genevieve’s life, archive a favorite memory or photo and sign the online guestbook.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Presence Our Lady of Victory Nursing Home in Bourbonnais.