Hays resident Geraldine Anna Van Kooten, formerly of Long Island, passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at Hays Good Samaritan in Hays, KS at the age of 93.

She was born in Prairie View, KS on March 26, 1921 to George & Anna (DeYoung) Walcott.

Her husband, Bernard Van Kooten, preceded her in death.

She is survived by three daughters: Connie Heersink of Plano, TX, Laverne Miller of Wellington, KS, and Rhonda Meyerhoff of Hays, KS; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 5, at 1:30 p.m. in the Luctor Christian Reformed Church, Phillips County, KS with Pastor Aaron Rust officiating.  Burial will follow in the Long Island Cemetery, Long Island, KS.
Mrs. Van Kooten will lie in-state on Tuesday from 5–9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg. The family will greet friends Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Luctor Christian Reformed Church or the Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences to www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.