Jerry Outlaw Obituary

Time Doesn't make things easier and it's hard to understand why we have to live, learn to love and then pass on ...May your hearts be full being thankful for the time you had with him and if he was anything like Jerry Jr. Him just walking or being in the room changed the energy and made things always better !!!! With love and sweet condolences...

Donna,
Today I thought back, waayyy back to 1984 or 1985. I had inadvertently gotten mixed up in a gang. He tried to help me several times. Even though I didn´t accept the help he offered, the fact that he offered did help. The fact that he cared gave me hope. I physically got out of/away from that gang two or three years later. On the occasions when my mind or stories have revisited that part of my life, he and his name are shared as a bright light of hope that helped me overcome it.
Today, I remembered him. I looked him up. was saddened to see he was gone and so young. I am smiling now, to know, that he had a long career and a family of love.

I worked with Jerry for several years. Jerry was a good
street Officer who worked hard and was always cheerful.
He will be missed.

May God be with all of you.

My name is Judi Jenkins Smith and my family have known Jerry for years. He use to date one of my sisters- Virginia.
Jerry was like the brother we never had, he was always there for us and our children. He is greatly loved and will be deeply missed by us all.
Blessings From the Thomas;Jenkins;Ross;Greenridge;Smith and Topps Families

Jerry;

To know you was to love you with your smart and sassy way, you made a lot of people wish they never met you and that was o.k.
Your smile said so much about you, your glasses said Mr. MaGoo and when you spoke your love for life shined through.
You protected more than just your family and the streets that you patroled.
You were the protector of lives that began to unfold.
So now my Brother it's time for you to rest, before God puts you back to work protecting His Heavenly Best!
Love Always
Judi J. Smith
9/12/2010

Donna Im so sorry for you and your familys loss.I first met you both so long ago at the pizza joint in northlake in the early 80's when you guys were coming out.Well you might remember the night,Long story short he was my friend ever since.we are all really gonna miss him.im so sorry. GOD bless you and your family.

To Michael and his family. I remember when little that Jerry went all around Leyden Township in our area keeping our area safe when he was a police officer. Then I had the grand opportunity to volunteer when my daughter was in kindergarten for the reading program. I was helping children in group read. I then found out that in one of the groups that I had was Jerry Outlaws son. It wasn't a special class for reading. Yes! Mike you will make your Dad proud. He is a Guardian Angel looking over all of you now. I firmly believe that. Theresa and I are sorry for your loss.

Having known Jerry since I was 16, when he worked Leyden Township, I knew he was a great guy. In 1978, I came to work with the Department and got to know another side of Jerry Outlaw. I am truly saddened by his passing, we all lost a great friend and a good Man.

My deepest sympathy to the Outlaw family.
I knew Jerry through my ex husband, Ron Vasaitis. We used to discuss the Channel 7 "soaps", among other things. This was many years ago. He is a great guy and am very sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Barb Chiappe (Vasaitis), Highland, In

Jerry was truly a wonderful man. We are so sorry for your loss.

-Lindsey and Josh Resnick

Dear Outlaw family,
I am sorry for you loss. You are in my heart in prayers. I wish I would have heard about his passing sooner to give you my condolences sooner.

Lisa Skortz

Dear Donna and your beautiful family:
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts and in our daily prayers. We all love you!

Donna and Family,
I have known Jerry for 19 years and I met him at the Mobil station in Palatine when I worked there. He was the most amazing person and would do anything for you. I am so sorry to hear about his passing and I still can't wrap my head around it. My heart felt condolences go out to the entire family. He will be missed! Love you J! Kelly Wolf

Chrissy and the Outlaw family,
My deepest sympathies in this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Our Dad, Our Poopsie, Our Hero

Jerry not only touched the hearts of his co-workers ,but also the hearts of the people who grow up around baldwin,Loved and respected by many of the young in that neigborhood who grow and had ther own children,who will NEVER forget Jerry,
You will be forever missed
The kid,s from Baldwin

Dear Donna and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry was so proud of all of you. He was a great man, a great police officer and most of all a great friend to all who knew him. It was my great honor to work with him and call him a dear friend. He's your angel now keep him close to your heart.

So sorry to hear about Jerry. I worked with him for several years. He was a great street cop. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Clyde Abney- CCSPD- retired

To The Outlaw Family;
My heartfelt prayers are with you his Mother Mrs. Outlaw, Donna, his siblings, sons and other family members.
What a loss to your family and to the many friends of Jerry, I'll always have fond memories of him. Rest in the arms of Jesus.
Prayerfully submitted, Patricia Wells of Chicago, IL

My family and I have known Jerry for years he is a wonderful man. He will be sadly missed. Our reguards to the family. We will miss you . Our love Patty Castiglione and Family.

R.I.P UNCLE JERRY.. YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART * SHARONNE BARTLETT *

Jerry was more than just a good police officer, he was also a wonderful person, who touched so many lives, including mine. We will miss you.

"Blessed are the peacekeepers..." I have known and respected Jerry for nearly 20 years, he is truly one of the good ones where there are few. I pray he is sitting by G-D's side now, keeping Him smiling. Baruch Ha'ashem.

Donna and Family,
My heart goes out to you. I was so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing.He was a fun person and a Good friend.He will be missed and remembered fondly.He left this world far too soon.My love to all of you.
Nanci (McCarthy)Bagnall

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.


CCSPD-RETIRED DISPATCHER

To Donna and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jerry was a wonderful man. He helped our family in many ways, we will remember him with fondness. Please know we will keep you all in our prayers.
Brian, Dee, Dan and Bree Kasman

Dear Family of Jerry Outlaw,

My deepest sympathy to all of you on your loss of this great guy.
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Jerry for several years.
May he rest in peace.

Robert J. Jacobsen
CCSPD, Retired

Dear Donna and Family,
It is with complete shock that I have learned of this terrible turn of events. I had worked with Jerry for 20 years in the courtrooms of the 3rd District. He was always a gentleman and was never without a smile or a kind word for me. I will miss him terribly. It is a great loss of a great man. Again, my sympathy.

Jeff Nathan

Diana, Jerry and Michael our heartfelt sympathy for you and the rest of the family. He was a great man and will be missed so much.
All our Love, Helen, LeRoy, Christine and Elizabeth Brady

Dear Donna and Family,
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this VERY sad time. Jerry was a wonderful man....he will be missed!

All our Love, Kristy Fafinski and Family

Donna and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May beautiful memories of Jerry bring you comfort and peace.
Tracy, Carol, Keith & Kevin

Dear Donna and family my deepest sympathy goes out to you for the loss of a great man and friend love ray jensen

We only had the pleasure of meeting Jerry once, but we know what a great partner and friend he was to our son.(We've heard the stories!)
Tom learned more from Jerry than any book can ever teach. We feel it was a great privilege and honor for Tom to have been Jerry's partner and friend for such a long time. He was taken too soon but we will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Dear Donna and Family
I am so sorry for your loss of your dear Jerry.My deepest sympathy and our prayers go to you.
Love Debbi and John Gaszynski
JJ Peppers

Diana,I'm sorry to hear about your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

You are the greatest father ever. I will make you proud Dad. I love you sooo much!
-Michael