Genevieve Rose Cook Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Genevieve Rose Cook of Herrin, Illinois, born in East Saint Louis, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Genevieve left this world on January 24, 2026 at the age of 69, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore Ferkel, and Charlene Ferkel, Sr.; and her siblings, Charles Ferkel and Tina Hunter. She is survived by: her children, Cynthia Lilly (Cary), Michael Nochta (Tangy), Dennis Cook, Jr. (Penny) and Jeffrey Cook (Erin); her grandchildren, Christopher Cheatham, Zachary Cheatham, Ariel Staley, Hailey Nochta, Cheyenne Barteau, Kassie Wyman, Hannah Cook, Shellbe Cook of Jeffrey, Dennis Cook III, Brayden Nochta and Jesse Cook; and her brothers, Theodore Ferkel Jr. (Sonya), Edward Ferkel (Lori) and James Ferkel (Teddy). She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.
