Christine Frances "Chris" Genis

Christine Frances “Chris” Genis, age 75, of Bourbonnais passed away Tuesday April 25, 2023 at Journey Care Hospice in Chicago. She was born April 7, 1948 in Chicago, the daughter of Dominic & Evelyn (Miskowicz) Trojanowski. Chris attended Fenger Christian High School, graduating in June of 1966. She worked part time at Saxon Paint in Roseland, IL, where she met her future husband, Ray Genis. Chris then worked downtown Chicago for Continental Assurance. Chris and Ray were married August 31, 1968, just prior to Ray going to Vietnam from 1968-1969. While Ray was in Vietnam, Chris gave birth to their first daughter, Theresa (O’Connor) on June 16, 1968. Their second daughter, Debra (Pasek) was born on May 14, 1972. After her children were grown, Chris worked at CSL Behring as an Administrative Assistant, retiring at 65 years of age, after working 31 years. After retirement, she built their second home in Bourbonnais, where she lived for 15 years. Not leading an altogether boring life, she had traveled to Hawaii and cruised the islands. Chris traveled to New York to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway and toured the 911 Twin Tower memorials. She also journeyed to Albuquerque, New Mexico to see 500 hot air balloons and actually went for a ride in a private untethered flight. Chris traveled to Atlanta on New Year’s Eve to see the giant peach drop. Additionally, she cruised to Alaska and on the east coast from NY to Nova Scotia. Many trips enjoying life were taken. While at home, she always enjoyed her house, working in her garden, and tending to her flowers. A full life of love that would in August 2023, have been 55 years of marriage. A wonderful and beautiful journey. Surviving are her husband, Ray Genis of Bourbonnais; two daughters, Theresa & Mark O’Connor of Limestone and Debra & Ed Pasek of Plainfield; five grandchildren, Jackie Pasek, Andrew O’Connor, Nathan O’Connor, Alex Pasek, Michael Pasek; and two great-grandchildren, Russell Strub and Kinlee O’Connor. As per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice. Arrangements by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Please sign her guestbook at www.clancygernon.com

Christine Frances "Chris" Genis

April 7, 1948 - April 25, 2023