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Jean Rish Obituary

Rish, Jean Remke On August 7, Jean reached the end of a vibrant life with grace and dignity in her Winnetka home, with her children at her side. Jean was born in Beloit, Wisconsin over 39 years ago (give or take), and graduated from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee with a degree in Education. Jean taught at both the Latin School of Chicago and Lake Forest Country Day School, and also served as a volunteer at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview for over 30 years. Jean loved more than anything her family and her friends. She will be dearly missed by her children, James Brennwald, Susan (Steve) Crimi and Patrick (Guendalina) Brennwald; by her grandchildren, Katie and Carolyn Crimi and Erica and Oscar Brennwald; by her brother, Leo Crowley; and by her longtime companion, Tee Watson. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John Remke; and her siblings Marion Zabel, Florence Kemman, Kate Coughlin, Margie Hennessy, and John and Tom Crowley. A devoted mother and grandmother, Jean leaves behind a legacy of love and generosity, and will stay in our hearts forever. Services and interment private. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 11, 2013.

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Pam DeBarr

August 18, 2013

I remember Jean as Sue's Mom on the tennis courts. It was so fun when she would come out to visit and join our Wednesday tennis game. She was lovely in everyway. Thanks for sharing your Mom with us Sue! With love and condolences. Pam DeBarr and family

January 2013 - Useppa Island, Florida

Bob & Linn Major

August 12, 2013

Our sincere condolences to Jean's family. Tee Watson is our brother-in-law and we had many happy times together with Jean and Tee. Bob & Linn Major

August 12, 2013

we extend our condolences to Jean's family. Jean is a long time friend and lovely person. The picture captures her loving personality. Wilma and Alex DeBartolo

August 11, 2013

My sympathy to Jim,Susan,and Patrick. Also sympathy to Leo.
Kathleen Flood Lane

Roger Kemman

August 11, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to Jim, Susan, Patrick and their families. Jean loved you all so much, she will be deeply missed as we all say good bye.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger, Susie and family

Carl Behr

August 10, 2013

Oh, so sorry to hear such a lovely person will be missed by so many.Sincere condolences from her many Bloomington friends

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