Geraldine "Gerry" Lavia's obituary , Passed away on September 19, 2022 in Des Moines, Iowa

Geraldine "Gerry" Lavia

September 7, 1929 - September 19, 2022 (93 years old)

Des Moines, Iowa

Geraldine "Gerry" Lavia's obituary , Passed away on September 19, 2022 in Des Moines, Iowa

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Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

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Geraldine "Gerry" Lavia

September 7, 1929 - September 19, 2022 (93 years old)

Des Moines, Iowa

Geraldine Lavia Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Geraldine Lavia (Des Moines, Iowa), who passed away on September 19, 2022, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Geraldine Lavia to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil Madsen and Winnifred Madsen; her husband Frank Lavia; her daughter Carol; her grandson Michael Grant; and her sisters, Lynnette Seaman and Janice Eakins.

She is survived by: her children, Frank Lavia, Jr. (Joan Klar), Steve Lavia (Lynn) and Cindy Grant (Dale); her grandchildren, Nick Lavia, Vince Lavia, Angela McCarthy (Patrick), Christy Leonard (Dave), Stephanie Sinovic (Matt), Gabrielle Lavia, Earl Giron and Benjamin Giron (Brynn); her great grandchildren, Alaina, Elissa, Emma, Talan, Caitilin, Collin, Peter, Joseph, Aries, Demi, Isabel, Darcy, Ethan and Liam; and her brother Richard Madsen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and to Taylor House Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory



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Holy Trinity Catholic Church
2926 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Sep 23

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Holy Trinity Catholic Church
2926 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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