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Geraldine L “Bum” Ashley Jankowski

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12 Jun 2014 (aged 81)
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Crest Hill, Will County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Geraldine L. Jankowski (nee Ashley) "Bum," age 81, at rest on Thursday, June 12, 2014 with her loving family by her side.

Geraldine is survived by her children, Kathleen (Richard) Luzbetak, Raymond (Ruth) Jankowski, Linda Anderson, Leonard (Ede) Jankowski, Maryanne (Sonny) Skole, Fr. James Jankowski; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Angie) Luzbetak, Charlene (Paul) Abbinati, Ron (Kim) Fowler, Chris (Bud) Stonebraker, Lori (Matt) O'Hagan, Jennifer (Jerome) McClellan, Sunianne Skole, Matthew Skole, Matthew Morris, Mitchell Morris; great-grandchildren, Josh Fowler, Jacob and Kira Stonebraker, Emma and Abby O'Hagan, Brody and Gavin Luzbetak; daughter-in-law, Barb Morris; sister-in-law, Judy (the late John) Ashley. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Calvin Morris (1978); second husband, Edward "Stump" Jankowski (1986); her son, Phillip Morris (2000); parents, Raymond and Scharlene Ashley; sister, Norma (Val) Lorenz; and brother, John Ashley.

Geraldine graduated from the Joliet Junior College School of Nursing. She then went on to practice nursing at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home and Lakewood Nursing Home. Bum devoted her life to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved spending every moment possible with them. Bum was an avid Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Ohio State fan.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. Ramesh Patel and his staff, Mario and Suzie Pistilli, Randy and Lorie Fox for the wonderful care and support they have provided.

Donations in Geraldine's name to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

A celebration of Geraldine's life will begin on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:00 a.m. Fr. James Jankowski officiating. Per Geraldine's wishes cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no funeral home visitation. There will be no cemetery procession.
Geraldine L. Jankowski (nee Ashley) "Bum," age 81, at rest on Thursday, June 12, 2014 with her loving family by her side.

Geraldine is survived by her children, Kathleen (Richard) Luzbetak, Raymond (Ruth) Jankowski, Linda Anderson, Leonard (Ede) Jankowski, Maryanne (Sonny) Skole, Fr. James Jankowski; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Angie) Luzbetak, Charlene (Paul) Abbinati, Ron (Kim) Fowler, Chris (Bud) Stonebraker, Lori (Matt) O'Hagan, Jennifer (Jerome) McClellan, Sunianne Skole, Matthew Skole, Matthew Morris, Mitchell Morris; great-grandchildren, Josh Fowler, Jacob and Kira Stonebraker, Emma and Abby O'Hagan, Brody and Gavin Luzbetak; daughter-in-law, Barb Morris; sister-in-law, Judy (the late John) Ashley. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Calvin Morris (1978); second husband, Edward "Stump" Jankowski (1986); her son, Phillip Morris (2000); parents, Raymond and Scharlene Ashley; sister, Norma (Val) Lorenz; and brother, John Ashley.

Geraldine graduated from the Joliet Junior College School of Nursing. She then went on to practice nursing at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home and Lakewood Nursing Home. Bum devoted her life to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved spending every moment possible with them. Bum was an avid Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Ohio State fan.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. Ramesh Patel and his staff, Mario and Suzie Pistilli, Randy and Lorie Fox for the wonderful care and support they have provided.

Donations in Geraldine's name to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

A celebration of Geraldine's life will begin on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:00 a.m. Fr. James Jankowski officiating. Per Geraldine's wishes cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no funeral home visitation. There will be no cemetery procession.


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  • Created by: Diane
  • Added: Jun 15, 2014
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131460740/geraldine_l-jankowski: accessed ), memorial page for Geraldine L “Bum” Ashley Jankowski (17 Feb 1933–12 Jun 2014), Find a Grave Memorial ID 131460740, citing Holy Cross Cemetery, Crest Hill, Will County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Diane (contributor 46786200).