Photo courtesy of Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont
Lemont, Illinois
Jul 17, 1931 – Aug 2, 2020 (Age 89)
Robert F. Jelinski, 89, lifelong resident of Lemont, passed away, August 2, 2020. Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Korean War. Retired from Corn Products and I.I.T. and served as an usher at SS. Cyril & Methodius Church.
Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Martha, nee Grzybowski, Jelinski; a daughter Maryann Jelinski; his sister, Dorothy (late Richard) Sniegowski; and a nephew David Sniegowski.
Survived by his wife, Judy, nee McCutcheon, Jelinski; his son, Robert Todd Jelinski; his nieces and nephews, Amy, Gene Jr, Jeff, Kathy, Lisa, Nicole, Michael, Mark and their families.
Visitation Wednesday from 3 – 6 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Funeral services Thursday, August 6, 2020, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment SS. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Mass are preferred, or donations may be made to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church.
Read MoreBob was the HVAC mechanic/technician at the CPC , Moffett Tech Center, R&D lab in Bedford Park, Illinois until 1987 , when the corporation closed the facility and donated it to I.I.T university. I was fortunate to have worked with Bob then.
George Podrebarac
September 13, 2020 | Homer Glen, IL | Coworker
Bob was always such a kind man, with a warm smile. I used to talk with him and his wife when I walked home from SS Cyril's school. I hope he touched every cloud on his way up. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Danny Gray
August 11, 2020 | Lemont, IL | Friend
