Geraldine Stute

April 19, 1927 - June 13, 2019

Geraldine Marie Stute, 92 of Hemet, California passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the Christmas Cottage in Hemet. Born Tuesday, April 19, 1927 in Lorain, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Mazaleski and the late Mary (Supel) Mazaleski. She was the wife of the late Hardy Stute who passed away in November 1995. Geraldine was an only child and moved to California by herself as a young adult and worked as a registered nurse at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, California for 35 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family. When her four children were little, she took them on a train by herself to visit the family in Lorain, Ohio. Geraldine was also an excellent cook and would often prepare Polish dishes for her family. In her free time, she liked to go to the Friday Fish Fry at the Polish-American Club in Lorain, Ohio to socialize with her friends. Geraldine was very active in the Seven Hills retirement community in Hemet where she lived. She was in charge of the community’s shuffleboard club and she wrote the community newsletter. She was also a passionate sports fan, she loved the Dodgers and the Lakers. She will be missed by her family, friends and all of those who knew her. Surviving are son, Howard Stute, daughter, Denise Osseweijer, grandchildren Charlotte Wilson and April Acuna, and great grandson Meyer Wilson. She was predeceased by husband, Hardy Stute, son, Christopher Stute and daughter, Gail Davis. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcwanefamily.com.