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Donald Jilek

1933 - 2017

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1933

DIED

2017

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Donald Jilek Obituary

Jilek Sr., Donald C. Age 84, beloved husband of Phillis (nee Piotrowski); Loving father of Mark (Deborah), Gregory (Rebecca), Jason (Rita) and Donald, Jr. (Melissa); Devoted grandfather of Frank, Logan, Emma, Nicholas, Helen, Luke, Eli, Nathan and Baby Jilek; Cherished son of the late Frank and Rose Jilek; Dear brother of Raymond Sr. (the late Katherine), Bernard (Winifred) and the late Frank (Rita); Also many nieces, nephews and cousins in Illinois and Northern Wisconsin. Funeral Saturday 9:45 a.m. from RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen to St. Bernard Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Usher at St. Bernard Church. The Jilek family would like to thank Dr. Jeffery Schiappa and staff, Dr. Michael Herzog and Eva and staff, Palos Hospital, Lemont Nursing Home and Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 2, 2017.

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January 19, 2023

thank you for the guidance.

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October 26, 2022

Sorry I missed your birthday.

October 26, 2022

Think about you everyday and I hope I'm making you proud of my decisions.

April 10, 2021

I miss you

October 31, 2020

3 years and it still feels like yesterday, I miss you.

November 3, 2017

Phillips you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Love u always and I'm so sorry.
Pam

Tony, Lisa, Ava & Mia Castellano

November 3, 2017

We will always remember Mr. Jilek always smiling and adoring his family. May our Lord bless and comfort you during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.

November 2, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family. May the assurance at Psalms 29:11 provide comfort to you at this difficult time.

Louie Hayes, Jr

November 1, 2017

So sorry for your loss.

Yesterday, on Halloween, I was reminiscing & sharing stories with my family about trick-or-treating as a young boy. Was telling them how Mr J always stayed out late with the half-dozen of us kids, watching over us as we journeyed into the farther reaches of the neighborhood in search of more candy.

Hope to see you all on Friday.

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

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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9:45 a.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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St. Bernard Church

IL

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Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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