Geraldine Helen Oster, of Oswego, IL passed away February 17, 2014 at the age of 82 from complications of a brief illness while surrounded by the company of her loving family. Born on August 9, 1931 in Chicago IL to Stanley and Helen Sakait, she lived the majority of the life in Chicagoland. Gerry is preceded in death by both her parents and brother Donald Sakait. A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by husband of 62 years John Oster, 6 children Linda (Joe) Johnson of Beavercreek, OH, Kenneth (Regina) Oster of Emmaus, PA, Peggy (Brad) Carr of Bartonville, IL, Diane (Rick) Tear of Vermillion, OH, Christine (Jay) Crawford of St. Charles, IL, Steven (Cindy) Oster Batavia, IL and 15 grandkids. An avid golfer, dancer and bowler, she was a member of both Fox Bend and Phillips Park Women's Golf leagues. She spent many days with her husband dancing away at Wheaton's Circle Eight Square Dance Club or bowling at Wheaton Bowl. A lover of Arts and culture, she was a member Fox Valley Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago's and would travel to cultural destinations around the US with her local senior center. A devout Catholic, Gerry was a member of St. Anne's Church in Oswego and volunteered for their Religious Goods Store and Public Action Deliver Shelter. Though she enjoyed her involvement in her community, the center of her life was her grandchildren. Whether it was traveling across the country for a spelling bee, chauffeuring someone to sports practice or putting a roof over someone's head, there was nothing she wouldn't do to affirm and support her beloved grandkids. A mass and Christian burial in celebration of Gerry's life will be held Friday, February 21st 10:30a.m at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Oswego. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 20th from 4:00-8:00p.m at Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory 1801 S. Douglas Rd., Oswego, IL, 60543 Phone 630-554-3888. Interment will be held at the Risen Lord Cemetery, Oswego. In lieu of flowers the family asks for memorial donations to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org/donate) or St Anne's Catholic Church.