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Gerald Jeropke Obituary

Jeropke, Gerald J. "Jerry" Age 68, formerly of Chicago, IL. Dearest son of the late Tony (late Jeanne) Jeropke; cherished husband of Michelle (nee Skvarek) Jeropke; beloved brother of Donna (late Renald) Svejda, Robert (Betty) Jeropke, Nancy (Royal) Kunze, Linda (Ed) Keating and James (Cathy) Jeropke; fond uncle of 13; and great-uncle of 16. He was a devoted "Puppy Papa" of Mr. Fluffers, Molly, Panda, Penny Grace and Seamus Jeropke. He was very close to all his cousins, especially Alice (Ed) Kubistal and Laura (Charlie) Roberts. He was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan and lifelong Chicago White Sox fan. Visitation Sunday, January 31, 2016, from 2:009:00 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Funeral services Monday, February 1, 2016, 10:00 a.m. from the funeral home to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Plainfield Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to TLC Animal Shelter, 13016 W. 151st St., Homer Glen, IL 60491. Info: Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 31, 2016.

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EUGENE FERRETT

February 4, 2016

DEAR MICHELLE, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JERRY'S PASSING. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU IN THE WEEKS AHEAD. JOHN 3:16

Ann Hunt

February 1, 2016

Dear jerry thankyou for being in are life's. Your great uncle and godfather.you will greatly missed.thought s and prayers to the family.

January 31, 2016

Please accept my condolences.Words are hard to find and say at this difficult time. I hope your many memories bring you comfort. Matthew 11:28,29,30, John 11:24,25,26,

Crystal Carpenter

January 31, 2016

May the "God of all comfort " be with the family as you go through this difficult time.

Juliet Leppert

January 31, 2016

Dearest All --

Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.

Deacon & Mrs. Milt Leppert

Gerald Jeropke - Lindblom Class of '65

January 31, 2016

Jerry graduated from Lindblom in January of 1965. He was a Lindblom Eagle playing football on both the Frosh-Soph and Varsity teams. We are remembering Jerry with a post on our facebook page: 1965 Lindblom High 50th Reunion.

We sadly announce the passing of Jerry Jeropke, a January 1965 Lindblom classmate. Jerry was a Lindblom Eagle on both the Frosh-Soph and Varsity football teams. He lived in the far south
suburbs cheering on his favorite Green Bay Packers and Chicago White Sox teams. Our condolences go out to his family. Go to www.markiewiczfh.com for more information or sign the guest book at legacy.suntimes.com.

January 30, 2016

Dear Jerry,
Just want to say thank you for all you have done. I appreciate what you have done for my children and grandchildren, you were loved by all.
With love, Betty Ann Jeropke

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2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont

108 Illinois Street, Lemont, IL 60439

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Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont

108 Illinois Street, Lemont, IL 60439

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Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

SS. Cyril & Methodius Church

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108 Illinois Street, Lemont, IL 60439

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