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Jeanne Derichs Obituary
After a long career in education Jeanne spent her retirement traveling the world with her close friends and enjoying her grandchildren and her children. Jeanne is remembered for her kindness, advice, love, understanding, generosity and is also remembered with great love by her family, Julie, Robert, Emma, Daniel, Greta, and many, many others that lived in her heart, as she now lives in theirs. The family is planning a private memorial service. Peace.
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NIck Tziavaras
January 11, 2025
Jeanne Derichs was my Freshman English teacher and my Rhetoric Writing teacher at Niles West High School. She was a great and dedicated teacher who helped me become a better writer. She was a beautiful person who was well beloved in the Niles Townhship High Schools and in Morton Grove. I have fond memories of her and it was a great pleasure to work with her as well when I returned to Niles West as a substitute teacher. She encouraged me when I was in law school. She was also my neighbor growing up n Morton Grove. She is now reunited with her husband of blessed memory in the Lords Gallery. Her memor be eternal.
Kathryn Powe
August 10, 2023
Jeanne was unforgettable...
Bob Blinick
January 3, 2023
Did you ever have one of those teachers that you found out about because your friends said "you HAVE to take her class"? Mrs. Derichs was that teacher. She was the teacher that brought out the best in her students, encouraging them to want to learn more, to ask insightful (and inciteful) questions, and I still think about her fondly many years later. She was truly a remarkable teacher.
Mr. And Mrs. Ted Lauke
May 16, 2022
Dear Derichs children and grandchildren: We are so sorry to hear that Jeanne has left us. We loved her dearly for her gardening advice, her amazing sense of humor and her Love for the Lord. She loved all of her children and grandchildren as well. She never failed to tell us all the news of their accomplishments while I filled her in on the gossip from the neighborhood. She was so very much loved and will be very much missed by this neighborhood. You have our deepest sympathy.
Mary Theefs
May 9, 2022
Jeanne was great neighbor. We shared many conversations over our fence for 34 years. She will be missed
Coach Pat SAVAGE
May 2, 2022
Jeanne was a great teacher and a wonderful friend to many teachers at Niles West. Sending condolences and prayers to her family. May she rest in peace.
Glenn Jurek
May 2, 2022
What a GREAT person! Jeanne had a wonderful sense of humor which was on display at the "Union Table" in the Niles West faculty lounge. She will be remembered!
GlennAnderson
May 2, 2022
Rest in PEACE Jeanne. You were a wonderful teacher and person. I will always remember our coffee and lunch times as well as our walks on the strike lines.
Dana DesJardins
May 1, 2022
Jeanne was a model and mentor for me when I started teaching at Niles West. I remember her classroom wall was painted with Dante's "Abandon all hope, ye who enter here," but that only encouraged students who took her elective classes. I took over the literary magazine from her, and she gave me good advice, most importantly to have fun and not to try to control too much. I remember her ready laugh and her superb sense of style. Jeanne was firm in defense of teachers and warm in defense of students. She was sassy and righteous -- a great teacher and a great person. I am better for having known her.
Karen Thomas
May 1, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember both your mother and father, and was enchanted by her beautiful garden that limned a sizable yard-so lush and neatly tended. I still chuckle at the memory of her musical 'trips around the world...first stop! Sunny Mexico!!" followed by a comical rendition until your dad would relent to whatever request was being made. They really loved each other, and are together again. May peace and love heal your loss.
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Marla Nitti
April 30, 2022
A wonderful life, authentic, inspiring
kind womyn, one of the best teachers ever! She guided with kindness and without judgement. Much love to you, the family and friends of Jeanne Derichs
Holly Robin (Carter)
April 30, 2022
My deepest condolences. Mrs. Derichs was a wonderful teacher who I remember well.
Pamela Friedman Lanctot
April 30, 2022
Mrs. Derichs was one of my very favorite teachers. She was inspiring and kind. Mrs. Derichs taught us to look for "Fabulous realities". To this day, I still do.
Pam Friedman Niles East class of `73
Dawn Janz
April 30, 2022
She also introduced me to On a Pale Horse and Dante's Inferno. Two books I still re-read every few years because I enjoy them so much
Dawn Janz
April 30, 2022
She was the only teacher who noticed I didn't show up to school for 90% of senior year.
Allan Ross
April 30, 2022
I am one of the thousands who had their lives enriched in hdr classroom. It has been over 50 years and I still remember things she taught me.
Stan Pressner
April 30, 2022
I can only offer my deepest sympathy for your loss. At a remove of 48 years, I still consider Jeanne to be the most inspirational teacher of my life.
Howard Shapiro (Niles East 1977)
April 30, 2022
She was an awesome teacher and an even better person. Mrs. Derichs truly cared about her students, inside her classes and out. My condolences to the entire family.
Jay and Nicki Karabush
April 29, 2022
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies
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