Genevieve Joan Tindall

Genevieve Joan Tindall (nee Petrowske), 89, passed peacefully from this life into the next on May 22, 2023 with family by her side.

Genevieve was born April 25, 1934 in Chester, Illinois to Herman and Florence (Singer) Petrowske. She lost her mother at the tender young age of three but was lovingly doted on by her beloved father and two older brothers.

Her brother Delmer was killed in action in Korea. Genevieve and Roger shared a close bond that lasted until he preceded her in death in 2020.

Genevieve grew up on a chicken farm with her father, brothers and stepmother, Katheryn. She was lucky to have a next door neighbor, Maydell, as a lifelong friend. She graduated from Chester High School in 1952 and has fond memories of a class trip to New Orleans.

Genevieve married Jerry Dean Tindall on May 1, 1953. He preceded her in death November 21, 2016. A devout Catholic, she inspired her husband to convert and together they raised their children, Kathleen Ann and Terrence Dean, in the Catholic faith.

As a young family, they moved often until Genevieve and Jerry eventually settled back in Chester on her family’s farm where they lived for most of their remaining years. This move brought Genevieve home to her brother Roger, his wife Ruth and the nieces she adored, Mary Jo, Donna, and Nancy. Genevieve was preceded in death by her nephew Brian and nephew-in-law Gary Eggemeyer.

Their daughter Kathy remained in Murphysboro, IL with her husband Bob Poole and two daughters, Lindsey and Lauren. Lindsey married Rick Kleinschmidt and they have two children, Connor–whom Genevieve always referred to as her “little gentleman”--and her namesake, Genevieve (Evie). Lauren married David Clough and they have two daughters, Samantha and Quinn.

Their son Terry married Carol and they reside in DeSoto, IL. Their infant daughter, Megan, preceded her grandparents in death. Daughter Mandy is mother to Benjamin and Madison House. Their son Joshua and his fiancee Peggy are parents to Rylee Dean, Avery and Jonathan.

It can be said that Genevieve’s personality “blossomed” later in life. She went from a reserved, mild-mannered child/adult into a gregarious and playful senior. She loved pulling pranks on family and friends–although it is undetermined if she actually succeeded in fooling anyone. She enjoyed a good joke, despite her penchant for forgetting the punchline.

Genevieve loved to make people laugh, even if it came at her own expense. She was not one to shy away from attention and her family and friends continue to share stories of their escapades with “sweet” Genevieve. Genevieve enjoyed shopping, trying out new beauty products, and decorating her home.

Genevieve was an animal lover, with special affection for felines. Her home was always filled with cats, a tradition carried on by her family members.

Survivors:

1 Daughter:

Kathy (Bob) Poole Murphysboro, IL

1 Son:

Terry (Carol) Tindall Desoto, IL

4 Grandchildren:

Mandy Tindall, Joshua (Peggy) Tindall, Lindsey (Rick) Kleinschmidt and Lauren (David) Clough

3 Nieces:

Mary Jo (Dave) Versemann, Donna Eggemeyer and Nancy (Mitch) Eggeymeyer

9 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in Death by:  Husband – Jerry Tindall, Mother – Florence Petrowske, Father – Herman Petrowske, Step Mother – Katheryn Petrowske, 2 Brothers – Delmer and Roger (Ruth) Petrowske, Infant Granddaughter – Megan Tindall and Nephew – Brian Petrowske

Funeral Service:

1:00 pm, Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Father Sebastian Ukoh

Interment:

St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Wednesday – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

Randolph County Humane Society

St. Francis CARE, Murphysboro, Illinois