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Donald Jett Obituary

Jett, Donald R. Age 67, of Chicago (Bridgeport), died Nov. 2nd of stroke. Loving wife, Deborah (Herring), S/M Journeyman, mother, Helen T. (Palumbo). Loving brother of Karen, Marlene (John), Robert and Deborah. Father of Donald (Sue), Kathleen and 4 other children. Grandfather of Donald (Kelly), Jami (Anthony), Tyler and others. Great grandfather of Dakota, Aubrey and others. Loving uncle to Brian (Kim) w/Michael, Hailee and Bella and to John (Gwen) w/Amber, John, to David (Margaret), to Gina (Brad) and to Robert w/Halei and Robert, Anthony, Laura and Sebastian w/Evagaline. Ashes to be spread. In lieu of flowers, condolences and donations to Kathleen Jett c/o Donald Jett at 7406 Ridgefield Lane, Tinley Park, IL 60487.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 27, 2011.

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Larry Herring

November 21, 2019

Don was a great brother in law. He would give counsel with straight forward, no nonsense responses. I know my sister Debbie enjoyed many years of a loving marriage relationship with Don. Also, Debbie has enjoyed many years of a close family relationship with Don's family. Let's give God the praise and thanks for bringing together Don and Debbie. Together they were a positive influence to other family members. I rejoice in knowing God had a plan for my sister in her relationship with Don and Don's beautiful family.

November 30, 2011

Don, my brother-in-law, was always fun to be with during family gatherings. He had a contageous laugh and a leasdership presence that filled the room. Don was the loving husband of my sister Debbie. He is greatly missed by me, my wife Rene and our two children, Stephanie and Jim. One weekend, several years ago, when our children were about ages 4 and 6, Don and Debbie took them to Daytona Beach. Since the children could not remember names very well, they refererred to Don and Debbie as he and she when they returned home. Our children still remember that visit from Don and Debbie. Blessings to my sister Debbie and the entire Jett family. They are a real treasure! May God bless Don as he walks the streets of gold! Larry Herring, Windermere, Florida

John Reedy

November 27, 2011

Don, I never met your Grandpa but knowing you and your family I know he was a great person and a good man...may he rest in peace.......

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