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Joseph E. "Papa Joe" Jelinek

Chicago, Illinois

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Jelinek, Joseph E. "Papa Joe" "General", age 79, Veteran U.S. Army WWII, beloved husband for 53 ½ years of Anna M. (nee Gregorich); fond father of Joseph M. (Laurie), Cheryl (Donald) Mitok, Mary Lohmar, David (Valerie), John (Terri), and Annette Jelinek; grandfather of Emily, Rachel, Kyle,...

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Dear Jelinek Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May you all find comfort and peace knowing Joe is resting in heaven. We have been blessed with another "Angel" watching over us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

To the Jelinek Family
My sympathies are with all of you.
Joe was always smiling and a pleasure to be near. Enjoy the many memories you have of him. My prayers are with you.

Joe gave me my first job as a painter for vavrus..He was always so kind and uplifting.. he would often praise me which made me a better employee. Joe was one of the first people who made an impression upon me in my work life and I will always remeber this big man as a leader..with all my deepest condolences to the friends and family..Glen Bernard

To the Jelinek Family, So sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing your dad during my years of working at Charlie Club. He was always smiling, and a great guy. I know you will cherish all your memories of him. Take care, Cindi Mele

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Annette,
My mom just informed me of your loss. I wish I could of been there. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Maybe there will be a reunion next year and I will get to see you and we can talk.
Your St. Mary Nativity friend, Michelle

To The Jelinek Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Tried to make the wake but the lines were so long. Joe,Laurie & Family you are in my prayers

Annette & Family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was always a good man. He built my first house. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Kim Kramerich

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ann and the whole Jelinek family The Jelinek family, Burich family, The Prebeg Family, The Zanella family, and others so special go back to our first years at St. Mary Nativity.What wonderful memories those were..for our kids and our many wonderful friends. There were many special events that we sat together at including Pancake Breakfasts. Jim's happy days started with his first basketball team that young Joe was a part of and you, Ann and Joe, Sr. ...