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Jessica Vega Obituary

Vega, R.N., Jessica C. age 40, beloved daughter of Jesus and the late Marie [Hajduch] Vega, cherished sister to the late John, Charles (Cathy), Judy, Cathy (Chris), Paul, Coye, David, Jennifer and Joseph, loving aunt to Marie, Rachel, Alex, Audrey, Emilia and others, dearest friend to many, warm-hearted godmother to many and dedicated mother to Widdo Poopie, Hairy Potter, Cleo, Thumbalino and Elston. She was a graduate of St Edward, Good Counsel HS, and UIC College of Nursing. She was loyal to her nursing career in the VA Hospital system (Lakeside and Jesse Brown). Jessica lost her 7-month battle with cholangiocarcinoma on Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Visitation Friday 5 9pm, Saturday 2 - 9pm and Sunday 12 7pm at TOHLE FUNERAL HOME 4325 W. Lawrence ave. Chicago. Visitation Monday Jan. 3rd 9 10:30 am from Owens Ruzich Funeral Home 816 119th Street, Whiting, Indiana to St. John the Baptist Church Mass 11:00 am. Interment St. John St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond Indiana. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the McNulty-Kelly Scholarship Foundation c/o St Edward School, 4343 W. Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60630-4146. Info 773-685-4400 or www.tohlefuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 31, 2010.

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Valerie (Jacobs) Cooper

January 12, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Stella Auto

January 7, 2011

To the Vega Family,
While your grief is hard to bear and sorrow fills your heart, remember that those of us who care for you share your pain with understanding and love.
Jessica was an extraordinary person and will be greatly missed.
Stella Auto & Family

January 6, 2011

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

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

January 2, 2011

Dear Vega Family,

Many, many thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort and strength knowing that friends are lifting you up to God during this difficult time. With love from Becky John

January 2, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Gina Heidkamp

January 2, 2011

Dear Vega Family,

Jessica's gentle spirit and beautiful smile will never be forgotten. If love could of saved her she never would of died. May your memories comfort you.

Nick Kapetan

January 1, 2011

Dear Vega Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

God takes the good ones too soon. My family was blessed to have known her. Jessica will be missed, but never forgotten.

Eternal memory

Mr. & Mrs. Nick Kapetan & Family

Sofianos Family

December 31, 2010

Dear Vega Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of family and friends be of comfort to you during this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Kathy, Gail, and John Sofianos

P Conroy

December 31, 2010

To Jessie's family: I am so sorry she has been taken from you. I only met Jessie once but anyone can see from her beautiful smile what the world has lost.

December 31, 2010

I'm so sorry to learn of your loss. The good ones really are always taken from us too soon. May you find peace assured that she is finally resting in peace. God bless you.

Graciela Vega

December 31, 2010

Dear Jessica's Family, I wish you the deepest condolences. I'm Fred Vega sister Grace theses are words I sent to consol my brother I thought I would share with you: Good friends are hard to find, but when you find them they're yours forever. Jessica is and will always be there for you, because that's the kind of person she was. Full of love and hugs always and for everyone she met, always caring. May she rest in peace and may we keep all her love she shared with us in our minds and in our hearts. Maybe share some back in prayer for her and the strength of her family and friends that lost her. God rest and keep her soul.. Love you Jessica.

Bobbi Carter

December 31, 2010

Jessica was one of sweetest girls and good nurse I had the pleasure to know and work with. I know she will be greatly missed .

Jim & Diane Fiduccia

December 31, 2010

Dear Judy and the Vega family. With our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences we are sorry for your loss. She was far too young. Our prayers are with you all in your time of grief.

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