Geraldine "Gerry" Kirst (nee Jensen) Loving wife of Bill.  Dearest mother of Billy (Nell), Katie (Johnny) Vanderford and Tommy.  Devoted grandmother of Rowan and Nora.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago on Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. to St. Benedict Church.  Mass at 11:30 a.m.  Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to PAWS Chicago- A No Kill Animal Shelter, 773-475-4242 or pawschicago.org  would be appreciated. For info (773) 588-5850 – www.cooneyfuneralhome.com