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Jennie Dimitsas Obituary
Jennie Marie Efthmiea Dimitsas, age 20, of McHenry, at rest Jan. 6, 2008, beloved daughter of Athanasios Christos Dimitsas of Wauconda; loving sister of Christos and Alexander Dimitsas of McHenry; loving daughter of Dawn Mae Meyers of McHenry; cherished granddaughter of Dorothy Meyers of Chesterton, IN; dear niece of Duane (Debbie) Meyers of Valparaiso, IN, Vassile Prokopeas of Mt. Prospect and Deanna (Paul) LeRose of Cary; fond cousin of Jesse and Gretchen Dick, Justin, Ashley, Andy and Maggie Meyers and Bessie LeRose; dear friend of the Carlton Brown family. Resting at the George R. Justen & Son Funeral Home, 3519 W. Elm St., McHenry, IL, 60050. Visitation 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10. Funeral Blessing Friday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment in Woodland Cemetery at noon on Saturday, Jan. 12. Info, 815-385-2400 . Online condolences to the family at
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Dawn Meyers
January 2, 2025
I can't believe it's year 17 not a moment, goes by without me thinking about you. I love you. I miss you Love, Mom
Jamie Cyrul
April 4, 2024
I think about you often and miss you so much. You will never be forgotten, beautiful angel.
Dawn Meyers
January 2, 2023
Year 14... You guys taught me one thing Mommy get better not bitter so now I just go through the motions of life thank you for the time you gave me I would have given anything for you not to leave I love you Mommy
Scott McGill
August 17, 2022
I still miss you 14 years after you left us Jennie. Love Always, your old flying buddy "Uncle" Scott
dawn meyers
January 2, 2021
Jenniemarie: My life was shattered the day you left us.. . January 6,2008. Although it is your journey the selfish me never wanted you to leave. I miss you everyday of my life I love you my only daughter year 13. Love, Mommy xo
dawn meyers
September 1, 2016
Just me again I miss you Jennie I guess I always will Chris Alexander & I are making it I just miss you Love, Mommy xoxoxo
May 7, 2015
You will always be with us Love Raymond and Ryan Konopka
May 3, 2015
Margie
your brother alexander now.
May 2, 2015
hi jen it's mommy i miss you and think of you everyday alexander graduated college ceremony will be may 9, 2015 he's most like you thank you for being my guardian angel love, mom
February 15, 2015
love you Jennie
love mommy thank you for keeping this book alive
Lucas Shutty
February 14, 2015
Miss u sweetie!
Cori Tilley
January 6, 2014
Miss you daily jen, we had so many good times together. You will always be one of my best friends. I know your in a safe place and watch us from above. But the pain down here never gets easier. Love you!!!
dawn meyers
January 6, 2014
Another day another year has passed I miss you January 6th 2008 worst day of my life I love you Mommy
June 15, 2012
Hi Dawn, I can only imagine the pain you were/are in, I'm hoping that you feel her daily, know that she is with my Mom and others that loved her. Can you just imagine what those two are talking about, probably us ;) Lots of hugs your way, keep the beautiful memories close, she's with you girl, always. Love Sandra
dawn mom meyers
June 15, 2012
Dearest Carlton: I will love you for~ever miss you like crazy. Miss the happy days miss Alex T. Brown Dawn xo
dawn meyers
August 16, 2011
Crazy Me... I miss you so. Arrived home from Colorado. So went there stopped at a restaurant called Jenny's and poof. Walked right into a girl that looked almost like you when you were younger. She was just about 11 years old. Made me realize just how lucky I was to be there at the right time. And, how powerful our Lord is to allow me to be there and see what I saw I still miss you every day of my life! oxoxoxox I love you Jennie,Mommy xooxo
From Home Coming 2001 Antioch H.S. (Notice the hat)
Carlton Brown
January 12, 2011
Well, it's year 3 since Jennie's departure from this life and into her new life as an angel, I actually have a photo with her wearing a hat that says "Angel" on it, it that picture is another angel "Alex", I know they are together it's only fitting, as in this life they were brought together as friends and lovers, and Alex left and destiny has brought them together again. R.I.P My next post will include a link to a video I created in Jennie's memory.
Cori
January 6, 2011
Hey Jen, its been three years ago today since youve been with the Angels. I am thinking of all our memories today that weve had. You are missed bye lots of people, we miss and love you!!!!
Debbie Davis
August 30, 2010
Dawn and boys,
Kellie and I were both so so sorry to hear about Jennie. Kellie was looking online to try and get in touch with her and came upon the news. She was so sad and wished she hadn't waited so long. You never think anything like this could happen. I wish we had known, we would at least have been at the funeral. When something so tragic happens, friends and family are all that keep you going. Kellie and Jennie had some great times together. She remembers fondly going shopping with you both for her graduation outfit. I hope you all are beginning to heal and remember the good times you had with your daughter and sister. Please accept out sincere sympathy in your loss. If you're ever in the area please stop by.
Rebecca Horist
April 20, 2010
I found an old photo of us Chris took and I miss you so much. Thing are bad again,I even wish we could have celebrated me being 21. I miss talking to you- you were even one of the first 2 people I told about the Navy-I'm out now and going to be marrying a wonderful man named Ben. I know he'd love you as much as I did. I hope you are happy wherever you are, and you see Alex.
If anyone wants to share Jennie memories,email me at [email protected]
cori tilley
January 12, 2010
I am going through all our pics from Junior high and im going to post some on her of all of us. We had so many good times Jen....
Miss you
Carlton Brown
January 4, 2010
Two years ago today, you and I were on the phone making plans to meet up when I come to Florida on the 7th. We had plans for dinner and for you to meet the crew I was shooting the "The Fairway Gourmet" with, but instead I came to Florida saddened by your death and never again to see your beautiful smile. We also spoke the night before you left us, at times I wish I could foresee the future and tell you not to go out that evening, but what fun would life be like that. You really knew how to live and I admired that about you, it used to be a common topic of our conversations. There's not a day that goes by that you're not on my mind. I miss you so much Jennie (Yennie, as I affectionately called you) I hope you and Alex are hanging together. I Love you forever!
Dawn Meyers
January 3, 2010
My love My dearest Daughter As I looked At all our Christmas oranaments I refected the fun days you and I would pick them out we were such a great team. We may not have had it all together but, together we had it all. Love to you till we meet again I love you I love you Mommy xoxo 2009
December 23, 2009
Hey Jen
Wanted to come say Merry Christmas.
I was watching out grass lake video the other day. I miss old times.
I remember all the good times we had togeather. I miss you very much. Hailey is getting so big. I know you can see every second of it.
Merry Christmas Hun
Love always & Forever Cori
Grandmother meyers
December 6, 2009
I miss you terribly, Jennie. You were our very own Jennie Marie and then you left us! It seems impossible that you aren't here. Love always and forever, Gramma.
December 3, 2009
Hi my LOVE! I'm thinkin of you always....and forever. Christmas is coming soon and I wish u were here to see me and share these precious moments together. U would love him... he reminds me of u and how daring and corageous u were! Well my love I love you so much and look after me please through my hard times..I know u are my ANGEL!
Love ur BIB SIS B
dawn meyers
November 24, 2009
November 24, 2009 Your brothers and I are finially living together again in Chesterton, In. I will never get over you leaving us I am just learning how to live with you leaving us. I saw this the other day and it fit you to a tee. The brave may not live forever but, the cautious may not live at all. You were right one day your brothers will come home where they belong with me. I Love you my daughter my best friend, I miss you Mommy xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
cori tilley
July 21, 2009
Hey Jen....This summer has not been hot at all. Ive been working like crazy. Hailey is getting so big I know your looking down on her. Watching her laugh and cry. Well ttyl......miss u
xoxo
cori tilley
March 17, 2009
Hey Jen Summer is almost here.
I miss you so much. Hailey will be here in 8 weeks im so scared to go into labor but thats ok its worth it.
Miss You! Just wanted to stop by and say hi.
xoxo
Annie Burke
February 21, 2009
Jennie Marie ~ I love you as if you were my own sister.. I'll never forget all the fun we had together.. you kept me sane. I would have never made it through high school without you there for me.. When I think of those times.. i remember you're arm linked in mine.. and skipping down the hallway together! How much fun we used to make of that place! You have a very special place in my heart that no one else can fill.. You were such a special girl.. I know because i never really opened up to people before I met you. I could tell you anything and you'd listen to me.. and most of all you cared..it is so rare in this world.. Jennie i wish i could talk with you even one last time.. i miss you so much and love you..
Carlton Brown
February 7, 2009
Jennie,
Oh! how I miss you!!! You're always on my mind along with Alex, sometimes I imagine you, Alex and Penya together. You and I have had so many discussions about everything, including death and your being in touch with Alex and I never doubted you for one moment when you would call me late at night to tell me about your contact, because you were a very special person in Alex's life. Your picture is right next to Alex's on the dashboard of my car, I never will forget the both of you. Now I truly believe you two were meant to be together and one day we will all be together again. I speak to your mom quite often as you knew I would, she will be fine, but she misses you so much as do my family. We love you very much and miss you dearly. Always and forever!!!
Cathie Aubert Gray
February 1, 2009
Jennie, I've never met you, but I heard of your tragic accident through your Mom, who was a friend of mine way back in high school. You were a beautiful, talented young woman. May your family remember everything wonderful about you....
Cathie Aubert Gray
Alexander Dimitsas
January 28, 2009
jennie. its your baby brother zander. i love you and miss you soo much. i wish i could just hug you one last time or hear your beautiful voice. for ever loved jennie marie. i have lost a great aunt a wonderful friend and a loving sister! Miss u jen! 8158619707
Brittany Suforna
January 13, 2009
Wow.....It has been a year already! I have waited a whole year to sign this because when I was informed of Jenny's passing I was so destroyed! I felt like someone had just crushed my soul..I didn't think I would ever survive without you! I couldn't come to terms with this tragedy! I didn't want to believe it was true.... I called you Jenny because I thought u were going to pick up and say ha ha Bratney(Jenny always called me that) we tricked you! But instead I heard your beautiful voice for the very last time and I cried for hours! For those of you that know me, know that jenny and I were the closest of friends! Some would say we were just seperated at birth and reunited in grade school! Jenny and i did everything together and I have so may good memories of her! I LOVE U JENNIE-BENNIE! U know that tho because u always knew how much I absolutely LOVED AND CARED for U! R.I.P. my love and I know u are looking down at me right now telling me to stop crying because one day we will be together again and we can share our laughter and tears ..together...I LOVE U SOOOO MUCH! Love your sis:)
Cori Tilley
January 9, 2009
Hi Jenny this is Cori Marre well now Cori Tilley. Im so sorry to hear about what had happened and im sorry we lost touch. I married Randy about 2 years ago. Weve been togeather for 7 years. I am pregnant with my first baby im due May 7th 2009. Its a girl. Your in heaven with the angels they wil take care of you. Britt told me what happened and I couldnt beleive it. I look back at all my pics with you and it just makes me cry. I found this book and had to write. Dawn Im so sorry for your lose. Please feel free to write or call i would love to hear from you. My mom Audra says hi.
262-770-0388
25716 121st street
trevor wi 53179
Bi for now Jen
Lucas Shutty
December 30, 2008
hey Jennie Merry Christmas sure do miss you! You had a great way of putting a smile on my face, you were so caring, positve, and outgoing!! Love ya always Lucas-
My condolences to the family.
Dawn aka Mommy Meyers
December 12, 2008
Now it has been one whole year that i have not seen you. Our lives are now changed for the rest of our lives! Your brother Christos and i moved to Chesterton Indiana close to Grandma's house and bought a real nice house. But, as you know Daddy missed Christos and so now Christos has moved to Illinois back with Daddy. Christmas is here again this will be the second year i have'nt seen you on Christmas last year before you died you were in Florida and did'nt come home for Christmas. I miss you Jennie I think of you every day I love you Jennie and i'm right here where you left me if case you ever need anything I love you Jennie Mommy xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
RAYMOND KONOPKA
April 26, 2008
HI JENNIE SINCE YOU WERE A LITTLE GIRL YOU WERE SUCH A SWEET ANGEL A HAPPY GIRL WITH A SMILE FROM HEAVEN AND AS I WATCHED YOU GROW FROM THE LITTLE GIRL TO A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN , THE HAPPY LITTLE GIRL WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART. MY LIFE CHANGED ON 01/06/08 WHEN I RECIVED THE PHONE CALL ABOUT YOUR PASSING . YOUR FRIEND KENNY WAS ALSO THERE WE BOTH HAD TEARS ON OUR FACES. THE HAPPY LITTLE GIRL IN A BLINK OF AN EYE IS GONE. I MISS AND LOVE YOU JEN . I WROTE THIS POEM ABOUT YOU...........................
JENNIE YOUR FRIENDS WERE MANY
YOUR HEART IS GOLD
YOU GAVE MANY DAYS OF HAPPINIES TO ALL THE GOOD SOLES
YOUR LIFE WAS SHORT
BUT YOUR MEMEORY WILL LIVE FOREVER
NOW YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR US
BEFOR TO LONG GOD WILL HAVE US ALL BACK TOGETHER............
LOVE R.P.K.
carl meyer
April 7, 2008
I didn't know jenny that well, but I had a few classes with her back in high school. She always brightened up the room when she walked in, she had such a positive outlook on things. My sympathys go to her family.
dawn meyers
April 1, 2008
Hi to all Jennie's brother, Christos and I are moving to Indiana Alexander lives with his Father now. So much has happened since the death of my daughter, my pilot our friend Jennie. Sorry to all of those who I did not contact when Jen passed as you all know it was a very difficult time for me keep in touch love to all! Mommy xo
Dawn Meyers
February 29, 2008
Hi to all. Thank you all for being so kind. I am so thankful to you Carlton for keeping this going. Jennie, touched us all in such a GREAT AWSOME way! I often think of her when I hear the small planes fly over head. My piolet My #2 xoxo Mommy
Beatrice Walter
January 15, 2008
To Chris and family--Please accept my deepest sympathy in your tragic loss of Jennie. You have been in my thoughts and prayers this past week and will be for a long time to come.
Ms. Walter
West Campus High School
barb fox
January 14, 2008
to the family of jennie Dimitsas
we all very sorry to here about the
loss of jennie...
here brother's work with us at
Angelo's Fresh Market in Mc/Henry
it is such a very sad thing to here
about..
from everyone at angelo's fresh market...
January 13, 2008
Jennie was a unique and an old soul. She knew the inner workings of life.
I was fond of meeting her this summer through Scott and my nephew Vince. She was fond of my cousin Alexandro when he visited here from Italy. She was kind to show him around and being a companion to him.
I will miss her. She had the capacity to make people appreciate life.
I and my wife Rose extend our deepest condolences to the Dimitsas family
known to her as "Uncle Mike"
Leon's Cuzzin
January 12, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss of your daughter, niece, cousin, friend, Jennifer.
May she be at peace and have eternal paradise. May she always have comfort in our Lords, Jesus Christ's hands.
My condolences to all of you.
Steve Loberger
January 10, 2008
Our Condolences as well as our thoughts and Prayers go out to Jennie and her Family. My Wife and I only had the pleasure of meeting Jennie once in Antioch when she was with her Mother. We were very impressed with her energy, enthusiam and beauty. We could tell her accomplishments were many and her talent was endless. The World will miss her. Such a Tragedy.
Steve and Melissa Loberger
Mehrdad Niroumandpour
January 10, 2008
Jennie was the life of the party. She was beautiful on the inside and outside. She was always a good friend and held no grudges against anybody. She trusted everyone and always made me laugh. Her death was so shocking, at first I didn't believe it; I didn't want to believe it. But reality has set in and Jennie is no longer with us. The day Jennie died a part of me died. She was the strongest and most confident person I knew. She demanded attention and taught me to live life to the fullest and just have fun. Without Jennie there is a huge void and empty space in all of our lives. But in my heart I know what Jennie wants us to do; I hear it everynight when I go to sleep. She wants us to live our life to the optimal level and rejoice upon our oppourtunities in the future. She wants us to be strong and to live and learn. She doesn't want us to spend the rest of our lives lamenting over her situation. Jennie wants us to live her life for her. She wants us to continue her legacy and live our lives the way she did. She wants the best for us, and I want the best for her. Jennie is still with us through spirit. She represents our confident and strong side. She represents our hope for the future. Where ever you are right now Jennie I want you to know that you changed me; You changed my life. You made me strong and you made me confident. You may not physically be with me, but I will carry you with me emotionally and spiritually forever, until the day die. I love you.
Tailwinds Always, Jennie!
Laura Witlox
January 10, 2008
Dearest Jennie:
Thank you for the opportunity to know you. Your genuine love for all in your life will be missed.
I spent the weekend with Jennie in Chicago in September 2006 at a "retreat". There, we were encouraged to call our loved ones and make peace with them, share our love with them, clear the air, or what have you. No surprise, Jennie was on the phone all weekend thanking everyone for being in her life. She was concerned that she may have forgotten to call someone. If you were one of those people called, you know what I am speaking of.
I was inspired by this young woman...so driven to share her love. Thank you for being a friend to me, One Zero Charlie and everyone here at Galt Airport.
You will forever remain in our hearts.
CHRISTINE STANBERY
January 10, 2008
I MET JENNIE TWICE THROUGH HER UNCLE PAUL WITH WHOM I WORK WITH AND JUST IN THOSE TWO TIMES I KNEW BY HER NATURE THAT SHE WAS A VERY SWEET AND LOVELY YOUNG LADY. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY AS I KNOW THAT IT MUST BE VERY PAINFUL WITH THIS SHOCKING NEWS OF JENNIES PASSING AND MAY GOD PROVIDE YOU WITH THE STRENGTH YOU WILL NEED TO GET THROUGH THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME IN YOUR LIFE. PLEASE KNOW MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DAWN. CHRISTINE STANBERY
Ashley Meyers
January 9, 2008
JennieMarie Efthymia Dimitsas...where do I begin? My cousin, my best friend, my inspiration, my support, my life. Jen always had an answer for everything, even if it was the wrong one! Hah! So many nights we spent staying up late and talking about the world and how much it amazed us. All the opportunity it offers us, and all the things people take advantage of...like friends...like family. Life moves all too fast for people to take advantage of such things, and Jen knew this. She loved and appreciated her crazy family sincerely, even if she wasn't always there in person. She was always only a phone call away for everyone. She always had an open door, an open mind, and an open heart. And no matter how far in distance, she was always by at my side in heart. She still is. I look at her death not as goodbye, but just as a "so long for now". She moved a little further away now, and I know she isn't a phone call away anymore, but she is still with me at heart. As her cousin, and best friend, I thank everyone for their prayers. They are truly helping me get through this. I will, as everyone else will too, always remember Jens compassionate and loving character. I hope throughout my life, I can live with half the spirit and life jen did during her lifetime. If there's one thing she taught me it's that there is beauty in everything. Even death. From the pain of our falling tears will arise the strength of a flowing river. God Bless.
Tom Carl
January 9, 2008
May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. Peace be with you and your spirit.
God Bless,
Tom Carl
Principal, Retired
McHenry East High School
I will miss you Jennie ~ Love, Jamie
Jamie Simek
January 9, 2008
Jennie, I will never forget you. You were such a beautiful woman inside and out. I will never forget all the fun memories we shared: flying together, our deep conversations, eating junk food, laughing. You were much more to me than my student...you were a great friend. I love and miss you so much.
Paul Alan LeRose
January 9, 2008
The joy of life is, in the end, the moments you share with people who bring joy. You brought joy to our family, as our niece and cousin, and as you were once part of our all our home, your spirit will forever be part of all of our homes, and the people who loved you, as well. Your spirit was a force of nature, and we will always make sure that it remains so, with all of us. Your uncle, and friend, Paul.
Roy Rankin
January 8, 2008
I sit here now after hearing the awful, tragic news earlier this evening. I struggle to find words that accurately express what I am feeling and I hardly even KNEW Jennie...
She was a beautiful girl and I will always remember her smile and her demeanor - both were warm and both were genuine. I sold her a phone, talked to her and her family when they came into my store, and would occasionally exchange text messages with her. Not much contact, it's true, but yet I sit here now and grieve her loss as if she were a close friend. THAT is the impact that Jennie made on people & THAT is what amazes me in this terrible time...if her passing makes me feel this way as an acquaintance of hers, how truly lost must you, her TRUE friends and family, feel right now.
As a father of 2 young girls with a 3rd child due in May, the news of Jennie's untimely passing tears at me in a way that only a parent can comprehend. My heart and my prayers go out now to her folks, her brother, her friends, and all of you who knew Jennie so much better than was MY pleasure to know her.
May you never forget how much she loved you all and may you all find comfort in the grace of God during this excruciatingly hard time.
Jennie, you will be loved and missed eternally by all who knew you. May you rest in the palm of God's hand & know His love forever.
Always loved your eyes and smile!
Carlton Brown
January 8, 2008
Jennie,
I miss you so much, I will miss our almost daily conversations. You were a very big part of my family's life since you met Alex, now you're together again, Rest in Peace. We will always love you.
Mathew Claffy
January 8, 2008
Jenny, you were the nicest girl I have ever met. Full of ambitions and joy. We will all miss you terribly.
Evelyn Chauff
January 8, 2008
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Jennie...my family was incredibly saddened by the news of your loss. We are here for you in any way that you need us.
Kaelyn Kennedy
January 8, 2008
This is a hard time for everyone.
Losing someone so beautiful inside and out. It's all shocking to all of us. Always by both her brothers sides no matter what. Loving her mother and her Baba. She was a wonderful friend. She always made things better. We've lost someone special and knowing Jennie she'd want all all to be strong. She'd want us to be strong for her family during this difficult time.
We'll never forget her loving spirit.
I pray for you, Dimitsas family.
Love,
Kaelyn
Julie Rich/Fasano
January 8, 2008
Our Condolences to the Family and Friends of Jennie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this devastating and tragic time. Jennie touched many life’s with her bright, kind and caring light! She now shines external and she will be missed. Love you Jennie! Vince, Julie and Breezy.
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