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Edwin Schillinger Obituary
Edwin J. Schillinger PhD Age 93. Beloved husband of 67 years to Carmelita; loving father of Rose (Larry) Eiden, Mary (Michael) Baljevich, Ann (Eric) Rahn, Ed (Mary Jo), Jerry (Nora) and Elizabeth (Mike) Jerfita; cherished grandpa of 16; proud great grandpa of 12. He had a deep love for DePaul University devoting 43 years as a Physics Professor, department chairman, Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and lifelong Blue Demon fan. Recipient of the Via Sapientiae and Cortelyou awards. PhD from Notre Dame University. World War II Army Veteran. In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Vincent de Paul, Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott Ave. Chicago, 60631. Visitation Saturday at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago. from 9 A.M. until time of prayers 10:45 A.M. Procession to Immaculate Conception Church for 11:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For info www.kolbusmayfh.com or (773) 774-3232.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Schillinger
Maureen Gillespie
August 19, 2025
Truly a very special man who continues to bless us
Marsha Adamczyk
November 12, 2016
My prayers are with the Schillinger family. I know that Dr. Schillinger was such an outstanding husband and father, and admired in his field. One of his greatest gifts to us was the gift of his daughter, my friend Ann. Ann is the embodiment of kindness, intelligence, courage and self-sacrificing love. She reflects back to all the goodness that her father showed her. May Dr. Schillinger rest in peace.
Tom Galvan
September 2, 2016
I had the dual pleasure of being in Dr Schillinger's class while at DePaul and for counting his son Jerry as a long time friend. As a professor, he was brilliant. As a dean and administrator, he was an outstanding leader. And as a father, I know that he was a true role model. His family should know that Dean Schillinger made an indelible impression on my life and the lives of many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and many friends who will miss him dearly.
Francine Soliunas
August 31, 2016
Dean Schillinger was truly a great teacher and a genuinely kind soul. I still remember how he often would look over the top of his glasses as he spoke to you to offer sage advice and counsel. He always will live on through those of us who were blessed to have had him as both a teacher and a friend.
Francine (Stewart)Soliunas
Jerry Goldman
August 29, 2016
Ed was my respected, valued, wise and humorous friend for many years at DePaul. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Carol Schleffendorf
August 27, 2016
Dear Kelly:
My love and prayers to your entire family! Please know I will keep your grandpa in my mass and prayers.
Love
Carol
Kelly Dwyer
August 26, 2016
Rest in peace Mr Schillinger!
Kelly Dwyer
August 26, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss Betty Jo. Your father was a beautiful soul, a wonderful & kind man & a loving husband to your mom. He adored & cherished each of you- bragging about you all in every breath he took. I stopped at your folks house on one of my walks not long ago. He welcomed me with open arms, lots of giggles and silly stories after all those years. He will be missed. Prayers going up as you mourn your loss and cherish your memories. Lots of love to you and your family. You have a new guardian angel. One of the best!
Kelly Dwyer, Chicago, Illinois
Mirza L. Gonzalez
August 26, 2016
My condolences to the Schillinger family. Dr. Schillinger was a true role model. I will never forget his support, and valuable advice, during my years at DePaul. May God bless his soul, and give consolation to all his loved ones.
Liz Birch
August 26, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Schillinger was a kind and sweet man. We at Home Care Angels are happy to have had the opportunity to get to know and care for him.
God Speed,
Roxanne Kobler McNamara
August 26, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Dr Schillinger's passing. My thoughts are with you all and of course my childhood friend Mary.
Dan Kusinski
August 26, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Schillinger family. Your father was an outstanding man, a true role model and tremendous example of how to be a caring father and loving husband. I will always remember how kindly he treated me and always made me feel welcome at your house. We will keep your father and your family in our prayers.
Mary Good
August 26, 2016
We are very sorry for your loss. May the gates of heaven open wide to receive this wonderful man. Sincerely, Mary, Joe and the entire Good family
Maureen
August 26, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Dr. Edwin Schillinger family. I had the blessing of becoming their neighbors when I was only 9 years of agemy family moved two doors awayMrs. Schillinger was the first neighbor we metshe stopped by to welcome us to the neighborhoodShe offered me a ride to school because I was going to attend Immaculate Conception Parish School, the same school her 6 children attendedthat was the beginning of a lifelong journey with this wondrous familyI was closest in age with Rose, Mary and Annbut I soon knew Eddie, Jerry and Betty Jo as they were called as childrenI have many many great childhood memoriesI spent long hours playing and swimming in their backyardI even remember their dog Queeny who was the greeter at the back doorand I remember sitting around their kitchen table and just enjoying good conversationIt was Ed Schillinger who got me through geometryI still barely passed but he truly was a great instructorThe family has a grand piano in the living room that is not just a decoration like it might be in other homesThis piano got a workout almost every night! I remember sing-a-longs with Ed Schillinger playing beautifully and singing the loudest with a good voice I might addYes, it was my family away from my family!!! Thank you for giving me many treasured memories and Dr. Schillinger it is your time to be on the side of the angelsGod bless! Love Always Maureen
August 26, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Dr. Edwin Schillinger family. I had the blessing of becoming their neighbors when I was only 9 years of agemy family moved two doors awayMrs. Schillinger was the first neighbor we metshe stopped by to welcome us to the neighborhoodShe offered me a ride to school because I was going to attend Immaculate Conception Parish School, the same school her 6 children attendedthat was the beginning of a lifelong journey with this wondrous familyI was closest in age with Rose, Mary and Annbut I soon knew Eddie, Jerry and Betty Jo as they were called as childrenI have many many great childhood memoriesI spent long hours playing and swimming in their backyardI even remember their dog Queeny who was the greeter at the back doorand I remember sitting around their kitchen table and just enjoying good conversationIt was Ed Schillinger who got me through geometryI still barely passed but he truly was a great instructorThe family has a grand piano in the living room that is not just a decoration like it might be in other homesThis piano got a workout almost every night! I remember sing-a-longs with Ed Schillinger playing beautifully and singing the loudest with a good voice I might addYes, it was my family away from my family!!! Thank you for giving me many treasured memories and Dr. Schillinger it is your time to be on the side of the angelsGod bless! Love always, Maureen
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