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Jeralyn Polacek Obituary

Polacek, Jeralyn Marie (nee Jandura), age 50, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Beloved wife of Joseph Polacek. Dear mother o£ Jaime Lyn Marie nee Jandura (James) Kantzavelos. Proud grandmother of Alexander James. Loving daughter of Dorothy and the late Richard Jandura Sr. Daughter-in-law of the late Lottie Polacek. Cherished sister of Richard Jr. (Denise) Jandura, Stephen (Renee) Jandura, and David Jandura. Fond sister-in-law of Diane (Bill) Pisula, Barbara Coombes, Jackie (Leo) Sterk, Terri (Jim) Baricovich, and Ruth (John) Laschober. Adoring aunt, fond niece, cousin, and dear friend to many. Jeralyn was a dedicated, hard working employee of Walgreens for 19 years. She was a devoted family woman with a kind, thoughtful, generous, selfless heart, a strong mind, and an enduring faith. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Funeral Saturday 10:30 am from FORAN FUNERAL HOME 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem) to St. Joseph Church. Mass 11 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 pm to 9 pm. For information 708-458-0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 5, 2012.

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Patricia Gomorczak

January 9, 2012

To the Polacek and Jandura families: We are so very sorry to hear of your loss and extend our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Gomorczak Family

Nina Scalzo-Nazifi

January 7, 2012

To Dave Jandura and the Polacek family:

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Dave, I just heard of the news and will keep you all in my prayers. God Bless

Nina and family

January 7, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember both Joe And Jeralyn from St. Joe's and am deeply saddened to hear of her passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.
Sally Pribble-Hartz

Marlene Salata/DeJovine

January 7, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Jeralyn's family. I was from the old neighborhood when the Janduras lived a t 39th and Spaulding. I remember playing with you kids. She was way too young to go. but remember she'll always be in your hearts. My prayers are with you.

Lori Bullio

January 6, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to the Polacek Family, the Jandura Family, and all who knew and loved Jeralyn. My husband and I both had the privilege to work with Jeralyn. It was not long after I began working for Walgreens that I became friends with Jeralyn. She was a beautiful person both inside and out. She will be truly missed by all who knew her, worked with her, and of course by all who loved her. May God's love and peace comfort you during this very sad and difficult time. With Deepest Sympathies, John & Lori Bullio

Mary Swanson

January 6, 2012

I am so sorry about your loss. She was so young. I went to St. Joseph and graduated with Rich. I knew Steve too. Losing a sibling is the hardest thing to endure. My prayers are with you.

Mary(Bandemer) Swanson

Flo Piraino

January 6, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to the Polacek and Jandura Families. Her smile and friendship will be greatly missed. I truly enjoyed working with her at Walgreens and because of that we quickly became friends as well as co-workers. She will be missed by so many but will be remembered by all who had the opportunity to know Her! I was honored to call Jeralyn my friend. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.

Ilona Welacha

January 5, 2012

I was deeply saddened to hear of Jeralyn's passing. You are in my thoughts.

Jessica Oleksy

January 5, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Donna Wholey

January 5, 2012

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Mike, Casey, & Donna wish we could be there for you during this hard time.

Christine Markiewicz/Rafa

January 5, 2012

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

January 5, 2012

I was very sorry to hear of Jeralyn's passing. I worked with her almost 30 years ago, but she was someone to remember. My prayers are with all of you.

Bernie & Ed Burns

January 5, 2012

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

Betty Olejcak

January 5, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Wish I could be there and give each of you a big hug.

January 5, 2012

i want to send my deepest sympathies to you all i was a school mate of jeralyn's at saint joe grammar school lisa wojciechowski nee pape so sorry for your loss i remember her to have the best handwriting in the whole class again my sympathies

Maggi Blumberg

January 5, 2012

Our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
The Blumberg Family

Nancy Kocanda

January 5, 2012

To an amazing woman and wonderful mother, and a loving aunt to Craig, Shannon and Lauren. My heart aches for all of you at this time, she was a special person to me and I loved her deeply. I will keep you all in my prayers.

January 5, 2012

To live is to create memories, to pass is to hold to those special stories. May God welcome Mrs. P. home and bless her family in this time of need.

~ The Walgreens Staff

Lisa Shipman

January 5, 2012

So sorry for your loss.... I will miss u Ms. P...

The Staff of Foran Funeral Home

January 5, 2012

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