Geraldine Earle Dalton, a retired Registered Nurse, born in 1914 in Norwood, New York, passed away in Peoria, AZ on October 2, 2011, at the age of 97, after a lengthy stay at Immanuel Campus of Care. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Leo Edward Dalton, two sons, James (Jim) and John (Dick) and one daughter, Christie Schlachter. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Dalton Burke of Sun City, AZ as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Menke Funeral & Cremation Center is coordinating arrangements with Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home for burial in the family plot in Jasper, Texas. No services are scheduled at this time. In lieu of gifts, please consider making a donation to any Ronald McDonald House.