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Meadows Funeral Home
Est. 1995
Family owned and operated
Full Service Funerals
Cremation
Memorial services
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1-847-253-0224
SERVICES
Joan Carlotta Tangen
Joan Carlotta Tangen (nee Cordes), 92, of Arlington Heights, formerly of Palatine, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was born February 28, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to the late Madeline (nee Sitterle) and Charles Cordes.
Joan was the wife of the late George M. Tangen Jr.; mother of Robert (Jina) and Michael (Deanna) Tangen; grandmother of Roxanna (Andrew) Hayes, Kristen (Brett) Klitz, Matthew (Jennifer) Tangen, and Kylie (Ryan Gleason) Tangen; and greatgrandmother of Esther Hayes, Isla Hayes, Arianna Klitz, Emmett Tangen, and Lucas Tangen.
Joan was a longtime member of St. John United Church of Christ in Arlington Heights, where she was active in the Friendly Circle, sang in the choir, and played handbells. She was an avid gardener and lover of the outdoors. Joan enjoyed spending summers with George and their family at their lake home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and winters in Florida poolside or on the beaches of Sanibel and Anna Maria Islands. Joan passed on her love of crafts, golf, nature and animals to her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, who will remember her through these cherished pastimes.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 11:00 am until time of funeral service 12:00 noon at the Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows. Interment will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Information, 847-253-0224 or Meadowsfh.com
Judith Margaret Geati
Judith Margaret (nee Sanders), Geati, Passed away on May 10th, 2025 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.
She was born on July 15, 1939 in Chicago to Irving and Florence Sanders. Judy skipped 3rd grade and graduated early from St. Scholastica High School in 1956 and went on to complete a teaching degree from Northern Illinois University in 1960. She met her future husband while there, and subsequently married Sam Geati on December 26, 1960. The union lasted for 57 years until his death in 2018. They both started out as grade school teachers. Judy worked at Eugene Field School in Wheeling for 17 years before retiring in 2002. A world-class housekeeper—despite 3 of her 4 children being boys—she ran her household with precision; there was never a time when dishes were left in the sink overnight. Music was frequently playing in the home.
Judy was also predeceased by her parents and sister, Marilyn (Anton) Majeri. She is survived by her children: Sharon, Mike, Steve (Kristin), and Rick (Dina Marie). Judy had 7 grandchildren Hunter, Jack, Nick, Sophia, Giuliana, Liliana, Gianni and Giavanna whom she enjoyed babysitting for quite often. Judy was a devout Catholic. She also loved desserts which were often her favorite part of the meal.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows. Funeral mass 10:00 am Friday, May 16, 2025 starting at St. Mary Parish, 10 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove. Burial will follow at 11:30 am at All Saints Cemetery, 700 N. River Rd., Des Plaines. Please meet inside the the cemetery gates to go in procession to the grave for a graveside service.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution in Judy's name to Clearbrook in care of Hassell CILA, 1835 W. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 or https://www.clearbrook.org/donate/.
Information (847)253-0224 or Meadowsfh.com
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