Obituary of Geraldine I. VanWycke Geraldine I VanWycke age 80, died April 18, 2012. She was born September 12, 1931 in the Town of Gaines, NY a daughter of the late Edgar & Edna (Emery) Eckler. Gerry was a talented seamstress and co-owner of Shenandoah Bridal Shop in Albion for many years. She was an avid golfer and shot two hole in one.