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Jill Szkapiak Obituary

Szkapiak, Jill A.

Jill A. Szkapiak (nee Chubrich) passed away on September 20, 2020. Late of Palos Park. Beloved wife of George Szkapiak for 23 years. Loving mother of Sadie, Annie, and Emmie. Devoted daughter of Sophie (nee Sasic) and late Daniel Chubrich. Dear sister of Lynn (Jack) Jones and Gail Tucker. Dear daughter-in-law of Kazimierz and Janina Szkapiak. Sister-in-law of Beata (Joseph) May and Joanne Baginski. Also survived by loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, many cousins and Kumovi. Jill began her teaching career at District 155 – Calumet City later transferring into a Physical Education Teacher career at Southwest Elementary School in Evergreen Park, IL. Member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Active Parent-Board Member of the Palos Area Swim Sharks (PASS). Visitation Thursday, September 24, at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN. from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. and Pomen Service at 7:30 pm. Due to COVID-19 Mandated Guidelines, Face Masks and Social Distancing are required at Funeral Home and Church Service. In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in Jill's name would be greatly appreciated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or to St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, Lansing, IL are preferred. Due to IDPH COVID-19 guidelines and Jill's wishes for no one to risk their health we must limit the funeral to family and Kumovi, Funeral Services Friday September 25, 2020 at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Jill will lie in state at church from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am. The Szkapiak Family is working on Live Streaming church services to all those who are unable to attend. Live Stream Link will be available on Kish Funeral Home website at https://kishfuneralhome.net/, as it was not available at the time of this publication. Very Rev. Dr. Milos Vesin officiating. Entombment Oak Hill Cemetery Mausoleum; Hammond,IN

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 23, 2020.
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Continually praying for you Mr. Szkapiak, your children, and family. May God give you peace in the coming days, months, and years as you reflect on the treasure he provided in your wife. Praying continually for you to find peace and experience God's love at this difficult time.

Yours in Christ,

Sheila Hassan

Sheila Hassan

October 1, 2020

God's Grace and Peace always. George to you and your beautiful girls, I will always keep you and your Family in prayer and I pray that the the Holy Spirit comfort you and keep you in perfect peace.

Joyce Robinson

Friend

September 25, 2020

To George and Family: With caring sympathy, I pray that God, who sees your grieving heart will be near to give you comfort and peace. May He keep your family in His care.

Dr. Joyce Smith

Coworker

September 24, 2020

My sincerest condolences to Jill's family. I had the pleasure of being Sadie's teacher and therefore meeting Jill. She was always so positive and had great energy. The world is a better place for having had someone like Jill in it. Her goodness and energy will live on in her beautiful daughters. Hugs and prayers to her family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Katie Wollschlager

Katie Wollschlager

September 24, 2020

Jill will be greatly missed. I worked with her at Southwest School for many years. She touched the lives of many students. Evergreen Park District 124 has lost a devoted teacher. Those of us who worked with her have lost a friend. I have many wonderful memories of having known Jill. Rest in peace Jill. Heaven is welcoming a loving woman, wife, & mother. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Audrey Kraft

Coworker

September 23, 2020

May God bless your family. She was a great lady! Taught all 3 of our children many years ago.
Our condolences.
The Krebs Family
From the Southwest School.

Patty Krebs

Acquaintance

September 23, 2020

To the bereaved husband, kids,
Spohie,Gail Lynn and families,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of Jill!
Let God give you all strength!
Memory Eternal!

Sandy (Peyovich) Jovanovski

Friend

September 23, 2020

Dear George, sending love and prayers to you and your dear girls. Sincerely, Marge Kostka

Margaret Kostka

Friend

September 23, 2020

Dear Mrs. Chubrich, Gail,and Lynn,
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts....
Respectfully......Boi Vukobratovich.

September 23, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the Chubrich family and Jill's husband and kid's too. Unfortunately I cannot attend the wake or funeral due to I have to work and nobody can work for me. I can't bring mom in due to her age and health issues (3 open Heart surgeries)too. My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family upon her passing. I hope you get this message and I know how much we feel your pain and the entire family. With love and hugs and prayers to everyone. From mom's heart and mine..........we loved Jill and all of you and Dan is up in heaven with my dad, Dan, my sister and my sisters son too. Our deepest sympathty! Love Nevi and Mom Vicky too!!!! May her memory be eternal!

Nadine Rakich

Friend

September 23, 2020

a loved one

September 23, 2020

We are very sorry to hear about Jill’s passing. She will definitely be missed. She was always so nice to everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Truchon family

Acquaintance

September 23, 2020

George, deepest condolences to you and your daughters on this most heartbreaking of weeks. You are all in my family's prayers - Sam Whalen

Sam Whalen

Friend

September 22, 2020

My deepest condolences go to the famly, friends and Kumovi of Jill. Per her wishes, I will be attending the funeral via the live feed to pay tribute to my dear childhood friend. Memory Eternal. Love, Kushie (Diane Poznanovich Matalin)

DIANE MATALIN

September 22, 2020

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23

Lying in State

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church

Lansing, IL

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24

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Kish Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Munster

10000 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN 46321

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24

Service

7:30 p.m.

Kish Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Munster

10000 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN 46321

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25

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church

IL

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