Rose Jirik Obituary

Jirik, Rose F. (nee Kapicka), 89, of North Riverside, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of John "Jack" E. Sr. (Dolores) and Mel Jirik, fond grandmother of Deborah (Rick) Roll, Sandra Jirik, Jacqueline (Michael) Musil, John E. Jirik Jr. and Barbara (William) Hyland, great-grandma of four and great-great- grandma of one, dear sister of Marie (the late Raymond) Houdek and sister-in-law of Frank Simek, preceded in death by her beloved sisters, Patricia Simek, Mildred Vlaha and Geraldine Gardener, loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m., from Kuratko Funeral Home, 2500 S. Desplaines Ave., North Riverside, to Mater Christi Church. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oak Park Hospital Hospice Program appreciated. Funeral Info: Riverside Funeral Directors, Toll-Free: 866-447-2525 or 708-447-2500. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com