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JODI HARRISON Obituary

Jodi Lynn Harrison of Crystal Lake Jodi Lynn Harrison, 47, passed away on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at the Barrington Hospice in Barrington. She was mercifully relieved of her pain and suffering after a four-month courageous battle with colon cancer. Jodi was a beautiful, highly intelligent and beloved person and will be sorely and forever missed and remembered. Jodi was born on Aug. 23, 1964, in Grand Forks, N.D., to Laurel and the late David Peterson. The family moved to Streamwood, Ill., in 1973. She graduated from Streamwood High School in 1982, where she was an excellent student and outstanding athlete. Upon graduation she was honored by being named to the Streamwood High School Athletes Hall of Fame. Jodi attended Millikin University, where she graduated with a degree in marketing and business in 1986. She then was employed in a highly successful career with Cingular Wireless. However her love for education and teaching brought her back to an academic career. She returned to university earning a master's degree in math education at National Lewis University. Jodi began teaching mathematics at Cary Grove High school District 155 in 2006. She was embraced and loved by both her students and the staff for her teaching excellence and her magnetic personality. Jodi taught with passion and loved her life at Cary-Grove. Jodi was an excellent athlete and instilled her love of activity and the outdoors in her two sons. With them she golfed, bicycled, roller bladed, camped, hiked, played tennis and took karate lessons with Noah. She also completed two half marathons in Chicago. Jodi leaves two wonderful boys to whom she was totally devoted, Michael Jr., 15, and Noah, 12. Their father, Michael Sr. remains at home with them. She is also survived by her mother, Laurel A. Feldman; stepfather, Dr. Edgar A. Feldman of Barrington; sister, Debra (Sonny) Ngadiuba; brother, Jeffrey Peterson; stepbrothers, Robert (Dawn) and Steven (Krista) Feldman; stepsisters, Laura (Mike) Iosue and Sue (Pius) Feldman-Weibel; plus numerous nieces and nephews. Jodi also left a special friend, Cliff Mirman of Dekalb, Ill. Jodi was preceded in death by her father, her four grandparents and five cousins. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at Willow Creek Community Church, 220 Exchange Dr., #A, Crystal Lake. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made towards Michael and Noah Harrison's College Fund at Harris Bank, 5545 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014. For information call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from Dec. 21 to Dec. 22, 2011.

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February 7, 2014

Beautiful Jodi. I just heard of your passing today. We haven't crossed paths in over 25 years. What a ball of life you were here on Earth. Peace to you and your family.

Judy P.

Denise (Fish) Frazier

March 6, 2012

I just heard of Jodi's passing-I'm so sorry for the family's loss. I knew Jodi as a childhood friend in Grand Forks. I have wonderful memories of Jodi-especially the times spent out at "Bapa and Nanna's" farm. It appears from what I read of others that knew her, Jodi always kept her great sense of humor, kindness, and absolutely contagious laughter.
Jodi will be missed-

Wendy Bialek

January 4, 2012

I played Volleyball with Jodi at Streamwood High and we had so much fun! She was a good athlete and always so nice and easy going! She will be missed! Peace and be with God! Wendy(Ginter) Bialek

Nancy Williams

December 28, 2011

As friends of Barbara M., our Kindred Spirits group grieves with you on your loss. We are praying for love and kindness to surround you.

Shari Butler Fitzgerald

December 26, 2011

Jodi was a wonderful friend. I will have many wonderful memories of our days as Alpha Chi's at Millikin. When she moved to Crystal Lake we became friends again. I'll always have a smile remembering days at the beach with our boys, bike rides, camping and just hanging out. We had a great time attending our 20th college reunion together. I was so lucky to have Jodi as a friend. I will love her and miss her always.

shawna ngadiuba

December 24, 2011

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Shawna Ngadiuba

December 24, 2011

Love you Jodi. Though we never met face to face Debra & Daddy have pictures of you & the boys throughout the house. Your smile said so much. Now you are free from pain in the arms of our loving Heavenly Father, Abba. I know one day we'll see you again. May the Peace of God Comfort & Keep Our Family until that Beautiful day. Love, Shawn

lana kaufman

December 23, 2011

Our love & hugs to everyone. We cry with you.

Love,

Lana & Al

Brian Peterson

December 22, 2011

I am very happy to have spent time with my cousin Jodi the past years, we will miss Jodi.

Linda Solorio

December 22, 2011

R.I.P now Jodi, god has now takin you to a pain free and peaceful life!

Dan Kallenbach

December 22, 2011

I was a teacher of Jodi's back at SHS. The news of her passing is indeed heart breaking. My thoughts and prayers to her family during this difficult time.

December 22, 2011

I am deeply saddened by the loss of a dear 'sister' I knew from Millikin. I can still hear her laughter way back from all these years. She was our Petey and so sweet and kind to everyone. I pray for your family that they will find peace and strength to endure this difficult time. Love you Jodi! Your AXO sis - Christine Perry Kramer

Joe Nadreau

December 22, 2011

I am very sorry to hear of Jodi's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family and friends.

Vicki Hunst

December 22, 2011

Jodi lived her life with purpose, determination, and grace. She loved her family greatly, especially her sons, Michael and Noah. We will feel the pain of her absence forever but rejoice in the assurance of seeing her again in heaven. A bright light has gone out of our family. You were greatly loved, my sweet Jodi.

Sharon Kooi

December 21, 2011

Hi Michael,
I am so sorry about your wife. Jack found this on Facebook & called me. You can be at peace that she is out of pain & is a special Angel to you & your 2 sons. Michael Jr. looks like you did when you were his age. I'm sorry but I won't be able to make it to the Funeral as I am recuperating from congestive heart failure & will have surgery to replace a wire on my pacemaker in January. My prayers are for you & your 2 sons.
Sharon Kooi

Sharon Kooi

December 21, 2011

Micheal, Jack found this on facebook. I am so sorry to about your loss. Keep your Faith & love your children. Your older son really does look like you did. I'm not going to be able to be there as I was hospitalized for week for COPD & heart problems that was headed for congestive heart failure. So I don't do much as they have to replace my wire wire on my Pace Maker after the first of the year. But my prayers & thoughts are with you & your family.
Sharon Kooi

Susan Mcintosh-Redwinski

December 21, 2011

I am sorry to hear of Jodi's passing. She was a wonderful friend and "sister" while we were at Millikin. She is sadly missed by all of her Alpha Chi Sisters.

Don & Lisa Klenske

December 21, 2011

Jodi your a dear friend.
May God look over you, your Husband, Boys, & Family.
"Your in the Arms of the Angels" your at peace now. God Bless You Jodi

Steve Peterson, cousin

December 21, 2011

I enjoyed the time we were able to spend together Thanksgiving weekend talking about old times, growing up (some did some didn't) and how much we missed each other over the last few years living so far apart. You were a shining star on the ice as a young girl and I hope there are ice rinks in heaven so you can shine even brighter!

Mr. & Mrs. Brooks Sullens

December 21, 2011

To Jodi's Family and Friends:

Jodi has been in our life since my husband was in high school with her. She never forgot a friend.

I pray God watches over you and cares for you, as you learn to understand that Mom is no longer in pain.

We will miss Jodi, especially her Laughter and Grace. She could make anyone comfortable.

Boys hang onto your Dad, and Dad you do the same for your Son's. There are many people whose hearts were touched by your Mom and I wanted to let you know that we all hurt as well; she was a great lady, taken way too quickly.

Our deepest sympathies…………….

Alden Lieberg

December 21, 2011

Prayers for Jodi's family

We extend to you our sympathy
There are no words so say
To take away the hurt and pain
Except, for you, we pray.

God saw that she was suffering
And he said, "Please come with me
I have a better place for you,
From pain you will be free."

She will be missed by many
Some by more than others
But now she will be missed the most
By the ones who called her "MOTHER:

Alden and Orpha

Sharon Chase

December 21, 2011

I feel so blessed to have known you all these years. You have been an inspiration to all of us. You took each day as it was handed to you and made the very best out of it. See you on the other side Jodi. Love, Sharon Chase

Jill Kacer

December 21, 2011

I have so many wonderful memories of Jodi and I will miss her so very much. Boy, did we have a lot of laughs! What a sense of humor she had. And the love she had for her boys, she always said "the sun rises and sets for my boys!" I will miss her terribly and am so sorry she is gone so soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

December 21, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to your family...

Sue & Rich Baley

Eddie

December 21, 2011

I love you Jodi.. May the stars shine on you and may you rest in peace

Eddie

December 21, 2011

I love you Jodi. May the stars shine on you and may you rest in peace

Kathy Gilbert

December 21, 2011

Jodi was the embodiment of courage, strength, compassion, and love. I have learned so much about all of these just by having her as a friend. She made me smile every time we talked. I will miss her greatly.

Rick Bibb

December 21, 2011

It was my great good fortune to have know Jodi as a student at Millikin. Jodi exemplified all the characteristics of a strong leader, a great student, and a wonderful person. She was my student for two years and a member of the Millikin Marketing Association in which she played a major leadership role. I am very sorry to hear of her early passing as I know her contributions and love will be missed by all, particularly her family. Rick Bibb

Jennifer Jacobs and Family

December 21, 2011

We extend our deepest sympathy to Jodi's family and friends. We know that Jodi was an extraordinary person who challenged herself and met those challenges with great courage and determination. And above all, we know she loved her children. May God bless you and uplift you, today, and always.

Sue and Rich Mirman

December 21, 2011

We were honored to have known Jodi. The love she had for her family and the passion for teaching was obvious. She will be missed.

Lynn (Zika) Weidenbenner

December 21, 2011

Jodi was an amazing friend and 'sister' at Millikin! We had so much fun laughing and enjoying college life! She was so sincere and genuine. My deepest sympathy to all of her family.

Rick Thompson

December 21, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Jodi's passing.
Her family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Betty Helsper

December 21, 2011

This is Betty Helsper, an old friend from D/54. I am sorry about the loss of your daughter, Laurel. I am doing fine at 83, but am lonely without my Bill who passed away in 2009. Love to Dr. F..a good guy!!

Peggy Boytor

December 21, 2011

Jodi's passion for her students and teaching was evident every day here at Cary-Grove and it was contagious! I was very fortunate to have know her and work with her. The Cary-Grove family will miss her greatly. May God grant her peace and know she is now in a place where there is no pain, suffering or sorrow.

Tom Conner

December 21, 2011

Jodi (Mrs. Harrison) taught our son at Cary Grove High School. She was patient, sweet, and very bright. I knew she was a winner at our first parent/teacher night.
We hear rumors that she was battling cancer, but was shocked to hear the news of her passing. Our family will always remember her.

Donna Gauthier

December 21, 2011

She was a wonderful person to know. I feel very lucky to have had her as my friend.

Becky Hays

December 21, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Jodi's passing. She was a wonderful friend & 'sister' at Millikin--very giving and had a wonderful smile for everyone. My thoughts are with Jodi's family during this time...

December 21, 2011

The good news is that they do play volleyball in heaven. The sad news for those of us left behind is that Jodi is the starting server there today. Ah, Jodi - we hardly knew ye.

Bob Hazen (cousin to Laurie)

CHUCK CHRISTOPHER

December 20, 2011

JODI WAS NOT ONLY A FANTASTIC YOUNG LADY, IN EVERY REGARD, AND WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW HER. WE HAVE TO THINK THERE IS SOMETHING REALLY UNFAIR ABOUT THIS SITUATION, BUT AS CHRISTIANS AND BELIEVERS, WE HAVE TO TRUST THE LORD HAS A REASON FOR WANTING HER IN HEAVEN AT THIS TIME.
GOD BLESS JODI'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY AND HELP THEM TO ENDURE THIS EXTREMELY SAD EVENT.

CHUCK CHRISTOPHER

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