Dolores B. Jahnke

Dolores “Dee” Jahnke, nee Gruca, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the age of 90 years. Rest in paradise.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Jahnke.  Devoted mother of Caryn Smith, Rhondelle (Thomas) Ring, Jennifer (Steve) O’Boyle, and the late Robert “Robbie” Jahnke.  Cherished grandmother of Lainey O’Boyle, Riley O’Boyle, and Addison O’Boyle.  Loving daughter of the late Michael and Sophie Gruca, nee Kmak.  Dear sister of Mary (the late Steve) Klimowski, the late Adeline (the late Chester “Bub”) Kapanowski, the late Julie (the late Johnny) Orlow, the late Joseph (the late Emily) Gruca, the late Edward (Pauline “Puddy”) Gruca, the late Chester (the late Carla) Gruca, and the late Stanley (the late Charlotte) Gruca.  Fond sister-in-law of the late Jean (the late Earl) Schabert and daughter-in-law of the late Anne Jahnke.  Dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 12 noon until 3:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) would be appreciated.  For more info: (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

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