JENNIFER HILL STAVROS

Jennifer Hill Stavros, age 54, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2011 in her home in Northbrook, IL with her loving family by her side. She has many friends and family who loved her dearly with all their hearts. She will be greatly missed. "Jenni" was born on October 31, 1956 in Boston, MA and moved to Mt. Lebanon, PA a year later, creating wonderful childhood memories on St. Clair Drive. In 1973, her family moved to Winnetka, IL, where she graduated from New Trier High School (1975) and then earned her B.A. Degree in Human Services at Kendall College (1983) in Evanston, IL. Jenni was the beloved wife to Jason Stavros for 28 years and loving mother to her daughter, Kendal Stavros. Jennifer was one of three children born to her devoted parents, Bette and George Hill. She will forever be remembered by her caring brothers, George "Rick" Hill and Greg Hill; her loving sisters-in-law, Deborah and Diane; and her treasured nephew/nieces Graham, Kelsey and Shelby, along with countless other friends and relatives who were blessed to know her during her wonderful life. Jenni loved spoiling her dogs, Skilo and Atticus, by taking them on daily two-mile hikes through lakes and forest preserves. For several years, Jenni worked as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant at Willowbrook and Meadowbrook elementary schools in Northbrook, IL. She touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity, and maintained her sense of humor and positive attitude all the way to the end of her fulfilled life. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service celebrating Jennifer on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at Kenilworth Union Church, 211 Kenilworth Ave. in Kenilworth, IL. In lieu of flowers, Jennifer requested donations to two charities dear to her heart: the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org) and the National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org).