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Jacqueline Hansen Obituary

Hansen, Jacqueline Marie age 20, of Berwyn, beloved daughter of Gary (Jill) Hansen of Woodridge, IL and Sophia (Randy) Rogers, of Flower Mound, TX, loving sister of Bridgette Christina Hansen, step-sister of Brad Rogers and Kady Rogers, fond grand-daughter of Louis (the late Helen) Hansen and Christ (Phyllis) Markou, niece of Christine (David) Thill, Tom (Sue) Markou, John Markou and the late Karen Andrews, cousin of Tommy Markou, Danny Markou, Alex Thill, Zachary Thill, Chloe Thill and Jon Burgstone. Visitation Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Interment Oakridge Cemetery. Memorials to Secondhand Shelties appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 29, 2008.

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Christine Thill

January 20, 2009

Jac - It's going to be a year this coming Monday. How could time have gone so fast, yet so slow. You are still so much a part of our everyday life. Always talked about, always thought of - never forgotten. I miss you so much. It hurts so bad, Jac. I love you, love you, love you!!!!!!!
Love, Auntie

Christine Thill

December 24, 2008

Jac - Merry Christmas! I can't believe you're not here with us. We all miss you so much. Without you here, there is such a big hole that will never be repaired. An ache that nothing can ever fix. I love you, Jac. I miss you so much - this pain will never go away. Thank God for memories - like I've told you before, you make my heart smile.

Love, Auntie

sophia Rogers

December 21, 2008

Merry Christmas Jaki. You will be getting some balloons heading your way on Christmas day. I love you so much and miss you so much. I dont even have words that can express how I feel, so for now my dear daugher..... enjoy your peace and I will see you soon.

Mommy
xoxo

sophia rogers

December 12, 2008

My dearest Jaki,
Oh how I miss you so much. This Christmas season is so hard without you here. Everywhere I turn, I see you and think of you. This was your favorite holiday and now you are truly with our King face to face celebrating HIS birthday. Oh my God, I miss Jaki. My soul aches.

Mommy
Xoxoxo

sophia rogers

November 26, 2008

My dearest daughter,
The holidays are approaching and I know how much you loved Christmas. Oh my Jaki, I miss you so much. I will miss your calls and your Christmas present requests. I love you from here to eternity. I cannot wait until we are back together again, my little pumpkin.
Love you so much
Momma

Christine Thill

November 3, 2008

Jac -
It's been much too long. Just thinking of how much I miss everything about you. I love you and you are forever in my heart.

Love, Auntie

Christine Thill

October 19, 2008

Jac -
I miss you so much! I can't stand it. I know you are in such a great place - but I don't like it at all - you should still be here with us. I can't imagine not being sad every day. I love you and miss you tons and tons.
Love, Auntie

sophia rogers

September 30, 2008

Oh my God!!! I am drowning. My baby is really gone, she really is. Lord hold me up, just hold me up.

Christine Thill

September 15, 2008

Jac - I'm sitting here at work just thinking of you, looking at your pictures. I miss you so much. If only I could pick up the phone and call you. I love you so much. I know you are always watching over all of us, but I think Bridgette needs all your attention right now. Love you and miss you so much it hurts.

Love,
Auntie

Jan Wendel

September 9, 2008

Sophia,
You are in my prayers daily. I didn't have the honor of meeting Jaki, but from talking to you and seeing her pictures, I know she was a beautiful and loving person, and I wish I could have known her. I know how much you miss her. God is holding you in the palm of his hand and will continue to give you strength and love and hope. Thank you for reflecting God's love.
Your friend,
Jan

together forever

September 1, 2008

my beautiful beloved daughter

September 1, 2008

the three of us forever in spirit and heart

September 1, 2008

Christine Thill

August 4, 2008

Jac -
It's been so long. I miss you so much, Jac. That heaviness is back again - it's so hard. I miss sitting out in the yard with you and just laughing at silly things. There are so many things that have happened that I need to talk to you about. You always understood - such a good listener. I love you, Jac. Now and always!
Love, Auntie

sophia rogers

July 30, 2008

My dear Jaki,

It has been 6 months since you left us. I miss you so much. I cannot believe you are really gone. Seems like years ago. Why did this happen? I am living in a fog. This cannot be possible. I love u so much. Where is my Jaki with the great big gorgeous smile. What a smile. No one has one like you. I search and search for that smile in everyone I see and none compare. Missing u terribly.
Love u, mom

sophia rogers

July 25, 2008

My dear Jaki,
Tomorrow will be 6 months since you have been gone. I cannot believe it! I miss you so much and think of you each and everyday. I think people want me to move on and be happy and I just cannot do that. How can one explain to them the pain in my heart. I cannot and will not even bother to. You are so beautiful. My sweet little pumpkin who left this world too soon. I am going to Target today and I am sure I will find something that you would love. I love you sweety. See you soon.
XOXOXOXOXmommy

Feleceia Williams

July 9, 2008

Sophia,
Thank you for being a shining example of strength in such a difficult time. You have definitely been an inspiration to me. May God keep you and your family in his sweet peace and bring you comfort when you miss your precious baby the most.
Jaki,
Please stand in line with God for your mom and family. Ask Him to show them that you are truly happy and wanting for nothing with Him.
If by chance in heaven you happen to run into a beautiful bossy lady named Ilene Williams please tell her that Redhead misses her so!

Bridgette and Chloe

June 29, 2008

Bridgette throwing a bottle into the ocean with notes for you. We love and miss you so much!!

June 29, 2008

sisters , so sweet

June 29, 2008

jaki and chloe

June 29, 2008

bridge tatoo with jakis initials

June 29, 2008

Sophia Rogers

June 28, 2008

Hi Dear,
Missing you more and more. thank you for the wonderful memories. You have made me what I am today. Because of you, I have changed many ways and for the good. My sorrow is deep for I miss you terribly. I look for you each day. The clouds always make me feel close to you. Something about them are just so powerful and make me feel closer to God. Well, just another day in paradise for you. Hope youre having fun joking around with everyone. Love you much and miss you the same. Mommy xoxo

jaki laughing

June 27, 2008

only pic of tatoo

June 27, 2008

isnt she is nut

June 27, 2008

her cute profile

June 27, 2008

my sweety

June 27, 2008

jaki homecoming

June 27, 2008

sophjia rogers

June 26, 2008

My dear Jaki
Today is 5 months since you have gone "home". I miss you so much. Your sweet smile makes me smile when I think of you. I love you so much. My heart will never be the same again without you here. Looking forward to seeing you again in perfection. I love you dear.
Love hugs and kisses
Mommy

poem for jaki from mommy

June 26, 2008

my beautiful daughters

June 26, 2008

sisters forever and eternity

June 26, 2008

A. Krzak

June 15, 2008

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful Jacqueline. I didn't have the priviledge of knowing her but looking at her pictures, one can see in her eyes and her smile what a loving person she is. May our Lord comfort and bless your family.

Christine Thill

June 4, 2008

My little Jac-a-boo - I miss you so much. You are always on my mind. The world just feels so different now - I can actually feel that you are not on this earth anymore. I know that you are in such a wonderful place, but it doesn't make it any easier for me - I WANT YOU HERE WITH US!!!! Oh Jac, I miss your smile, your sparkling eyes, your laugh, your demand for attention when you walk in a room, I miss you. I love you, Jac. If I could only hug you one more time.

Love, Auntie

sophia rogers

June 4, 2008

My sweet Jaki,
I miss you so much, each day I call you hoping you will answer your phone so I can hear that you are ok. I love you so much and miss you. I will see you as soon as God calls me to come home.
Love you
Mommy xoxoxo

sophia rogers

May 28, 2008

My dear Jaki,
I miss you so much. My heart hurts so much. Know that I love you and cannot wait to see you again. What a time that will be. Oh my Jaki!

love
Mommy

bridgette hansen

May 16, 2008

jacque. i love and miss you so so much.
i think about you all the time. it gets harder as time goes on. i want you to come back.

always thinking of you,
bridge

<3 you're my guardian angel!

sophia rogers

April 9, 2008

Jaki my love,

Your birthday is this Saturday and I cannot believe I will not be able to talk to you. The big 21. I love you so much and miss you so much it hurts. You will always be in my heart forever more. I know for you this will be your best birthday for you now have complete joy of the Lord. I cannot wait until I see you again, all in our perfect glory. Keep smiling my love.

Mommy

Christine Thill

April 7, 2008

Jac -
It's coming up on 2-1/2 months and it's not getting any easier - if anything, it's getting harder and harder. I think of you EVERY SECOND of every day. I miss you so much. I love you.

Auntie

Alex Thill

February 15, 2008

Jaki, i really miss you. I wish you didn't have to go so soon. At your funeral it was really cool that you had people ranging from homeless to billionairs. That really shows you didnt judge anybody. I love you Jaki =].

Love,

sue markou

February 5, 2008

Jaki, I cant believe you are actually gone. We are going to miss that beautiful smile that lit up the room. There were always so many things about life that I tried to teach you, and in the end,through your writing and songs, you taught us the most important thing in life is our faith. Thank you for that. We know you are truly happy in heaven and now that beautiful smile will never leave your face. We love you and will miss you always,
Auntie Sue and Uncle Tom

Helen & Fred Wilcox

January 31, 2008

Our thoughts & prayers go out to you & yours on the passing of your niece. May God bless you all.
The Wilcox Family

crystal pfingston

January 31, 2008

jackie,
i know we only known each other for a lil bit in beauty school you were the first person that came up to me and became friends with me on our first day you are an alsome person and i wont ever forget you :)! i was waiting for your six months to go by to come back to school! i will miss you and we see each other agian!!! i wish i could made it to your wake but i just found out that you had past yesterday. lova ya

Jackie G

January 31, 2008

I remember Jackie as a small girl from St. Leonards. She came to my daughter's birthday party and was so shy and sweet. She impressed me with how sensitive and gentle she was. I praise God for her life and I know she is safely wrapped in Jesus's love now.

Beth Conti

January 30, 2008

Jaki,
I know you as Dallas and I will never forget you, you were one of the most amazing people ive worked with ever. You were the funniest person and Lighted up my day every day i worked with you, we were very close and we talked about every thing, i wont forget bout the fun times we had and going to DOTS together. i LOVE you and i miss you always in my heart

Alex

January 30, 2008

Jacqui,
I only met you once briefly and the words out of your mouth were " I want red hair just like yours!" and I thought to myself wow this girl must have great style if she likes mine. I remember your beautiful eyes and your bright smile for the brief moment I met you as a student. I couldn't wait to get to know you. It was the last time i saw you..I hope you're in heaven behaving yourself just a little bit. Sleep well angel

Carol & Doug Fryer

January 30, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. No words can express the sympathy we feel for you. May God Bless Jacki and all her family and friends.

TRENDSETTERS COLLEGE

January 30, 2008

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

TRENDSETTERS COLLEGE

January 30, 2008

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.

Diann Biltz

January 30, 2008

Lou, Gary, Bridgette and Jacki's extended family

Our deepest heartfelt sorrow on the passing of our great niece Jacki. She was such a free spirit! May God bless you all and comfort you through these trying times.

LOVE
Diann, Nick and Roger Biltz

Stacey Rogers

January 30, 2008

Dearest Jacqueline, you have been a precious gift. I guess Heaven must have needed a funky new angel to keep things lively. You will do a great job watching over your family perched on that new dancing star. Wrap your wings around your mother's heart and sprinkle angel dust on your sisters. Heaven is a brighter place with your smile. We were blessed to have you in our family and in our hearts. I will hear your laughter upon the whisper of the wind. When the tears subside, we will look forward with great anticipation to seeing you again by the side of Christ our Lord. Prayers for comfort and blessings for your dearest friends, family and loved ones. Love, Ron, Stacey, Tabi, Nicky and A.J. Rogers

Uncle Dave Thill

January 30, 2008

Jaq,
I love you and want to thank you for sharing your life with me Chistine Alex Zac and Chloe.

You were a beautiful baby that brightened up our lives. We had many sleepovers that brought life into our early mornings that we would have slept through. One I remember most on a Christmas morning. A loud crash woke up the house. Christine and I ran down the stairs and there sat 2 little angels Jacqueline and Bridgette. The Christmas tree was laying on its side with broken ornaments all over the floor. We didn't do it.....

I want to thank you for....
The joy and excitement of your first car (It was beautiful) and your tough negotiations-I'll take it, I dont care how much it costs
Your ability to be perfect as seen through Christines eyes.
The coolness only an older cousin can get from Alexs friends when you gave them a ride.
The best friend you are to Zac and the memories that come with. (even a little attitude as a bonus :) )
The joy you give Chloe with such unbelievable patients. You were the best at crafts and you both sing so beautifully knowing all the words (thank God she doesn't know what they all mean).

We were blessed for the time you stayed with us. I'm so glad we all got to know the real you as an adult. You are a wonderful, caring person that we will miss dearly.
Love and miss you
RIP
Uncle Dave

Nick Stemas

January 29, 2008

Jacqueline, when I think of you, I think back to this past summer at my daugher's Zoe's first birthday party. You looked beautiful as ever, and I remember giving you the biggest hug I could. God Willing, we will all be together HUGGING AGAIN! Love Nick, Ntina, Nicholas, and Zoe Stemas

Genelle & Lauren

January 29, 2008

Jaqcue & family

sorry for your loss. Jacque will never be forgotten. she is a wonderful great hearted person.who always knew how to make others happy especially on their worst day.we will always remember the good times with her and she will forever be in our hearts.but we know you are in a better place now!

we love you and miss you

no one will ever forget you<3

Leah Marcum

January 29, 2008

I miss you. I wish this last year we could've spent time together. But I know now that you are truely happy. I'll always remember the good times. I wish i could be there to say good bye but one day we'll meet again. With all my love. Leah

mommy mommy

January 29, 2008

My darling daughter,
You are now in the hands of our wonderful savior. I will miss you deeply and I will carry you in my heart my darling. Keep Jesus laughing and get my mansion ready, you know the colors I love and my style, just not too funky please. i love you my angel and I am relieved that you are finally at peace.
Love you
Mommy xoxo

Mommy MA

January 29, 2008

My darling daughter,
You are now in the hands of our wonderful savior. I will miss you deeply and I will carry you in my heart my darling. Keep Jesus laughing and get my mansion ready, you know the colors I love and my style, just not too funky please. i love you my angel and I am relieved that you are finally at peace.
Love you
Mommy xoxo

Our Princess

January 29, 2008

Jac and Chloe

January 29, 2008

Jac

January 29, 2008

Our beautiful Jacqueline

January 29, 2008

Jac and Bridge playing doctor

January 29, 2008

Jacqueline and Bridgette

January 29, 2008

Jacqueline and Chloe

January 29, 2008

Just one of our fun nights of driving around with nowhere to go jammin out to music =]. Love you!

Megan Brock

January 29, 2008

Jacque,
Words can't explain how much I miss you. When I sit here wanting to cry I just think of the old times and cant help but laugh. You were such a fun, crazy girl and will cherish our memories forever. Watch over your family and have fun up there in heaven. I'll see you again someday. Rest in peace beautiful. I love you!

The Brock Family

January 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Godlewski

January 29, 2008

Sophia, my heart aches for you. My prayers are with you and your family.

The staff at Hair Professionals

January 29, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

bridgette hansen

January 29, 2008

hye jacque... i can not believe that i actually just had to read that. i love you and miss you so much.
i know you're having the best time in heaven, i'm just being selfish cause i miss you.

watch over me.

:)love you always.

Christine Thill

January 29, 2008

My dear, dear Jacqueline. I love and miss you so much. From the first moment I laid eyes on you when you were born, you were instantly etched into my heart. The only thing that gives me comfort right now is knowing that you knew how much I loved you and I knew how much you loved me. I'm so glad we were so open about our feelings. It was such a blessing to have you live here with us. We have so many wonderful memories. Our family became "6". Jac, I could go on forever - there is so much I want to tell you, so much I need to share with you. Please always know that when I think of you my heart will always smile. I love you.

Love, Auntie

Angela (Morano) Tufo

January 29, 2008

Dear Sophia & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest and heartfelt condolences are with you and pray for your strength to endure the difficult days ahead.

Angela (Morano)Tufo
(Annette's cousin)

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