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Frank Jakacki Obituary
Frank John Jakacki, age 90, died surrounded by family on November 17, 2008 in Palatine. Frank was the founder and CEO Emertus of Jakacki Bag and Barrel, Inc., one of the country's largest fiber, steel and plastic drum reconditioning companies since the 1940s with the third generation in place. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Marine Corp Paratrooper Second Division. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bernice, nee Jezowski, whom he married on June 15, 1943; their three children, Paul (Janice) Jakacki, Dennis (Nancy) Jakacki and Noreen (Mick) Drewes.; eight grandchildren, Debra (Doug) Schuhler, Corrine
(Steven) Dattomo, Frank (fiancée Kristen Alvarez) Jakacki, Nicole (Ryan) Joerger,
Lesley Jakacki, Karen (James) Gonzales, Taylor (finance Nick Fortner) Drewes,
Tatum Drewes and three great grandchildren, Allison, Steven, Marissa and one impending shortly. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Donald and three brothers Stanley Jakacki, Charles Jakacki, Edward Tyska and sister Natalie Sadlowski. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home , 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Prayers will begin 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home and proceed to St. Theresa Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. 847-359-8020 or
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BILL&PAT OTOOLE
November 24, 2008
OUR MOST SINCERE SYMPATHY TO YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY ON THIS SAD OCCASION,FRANK WILL BE SORELY MISSED
Judy Locke Culver
November 23, 2008
Noreen and Family, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. The memories of your dad are only wonderful ones. He was always so sweet and ready to laugh.
Patti O'TOOLE
November 20, 2008
Noreen and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Although I haven't seen him for many moons, I still remember him and the rest of the family fondly. I hope it comforts you to know friends are thinking of you and remembering you in their prayers.
Patti O'Toole
Dave and Gita Patel
November 20, 2008
Dear Jakacki Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Donna Haugen (Pruyn)
November 19, 2008
Dear Jakacki family, I have such fond memories of being in Hayward. I'm glad I was able to see him at my dad's wake. My sympathies are with you all. Mr. J will be missed.
Cherie Schanz
November 18, 2008
Uncle Frank was a sweetheart. A loving man. I will always remember his big hugs and the joyful times at family celebrations. Dancing polkas with him at my grandparents 50th anniversary party and at my wedding. A real Angel
With love,
Cherie Jakacki Schanz (Ed's daughter)
Betty Mertel (Pruyn)
November 18, 2008
I will always have fond memories of Mr. J. The Jakacki's and Pruyn's were such good friends and our days on Forrest Avenue will always be fondly remembered. My heart goes out to the Jakacki family and I pray the memories of the wonderful life they shared together will bring them comfort.
Erika Coull-Parenty
November 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It was a pleasure having Frank with us at Manor Care. He will be truly missed.
Linda Flaum
November 18, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Jakacki's passing. Although we did not have the honor in meeting him, Tatum always spoke so lovingly of him. Please take comfort in knowing that he has gone Home and is in a beautiful place watching over his family. May your grief and sorrow be replaced with beautiful memories of his life.
If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to call on us.
In deepest sympathy,
Linda Flaum and Kiyoko Valiante
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