Jacqueline J. Lehner

Born: December 8, 1935

Died: July 23, 2020

JOLIET – Jacqueline J. Lehner (nee Minnick), age 84, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Survived by her daughter, Jodi (Mike) Keto; grandchildren, Heather (Ken) Magrow, Cameron (Jennifer) Keto, Amber (Brian) Tezak and Christian Shanna; her eight great grandchildren; Zander Magrow, Kessler Magrow, Dilan Tezak, Mackenzie Tezak, Nathan Shanna, Lillian Shanna, Sofia Ash and Mia Keto; her siblings, Kenneth Minnick, John (Terry) Minnick, Calvin Minnick, Roy (Nancy) Minnick, Judy (Ron) Fowler, Debbie (Mike) Buske and Denise Johnson; her sisters-in-law, Helen Minnick and LeAnne Minnick and her aunt, Alice Troutman. Numerous nieces, nephews and many friends also survive

Preceded in death by her husband, Edwin E. Lehner (Jan. 21, 2019); her daughter Candi S. Lehner (Nov. 18, 2018); her granddaughter Holly Lehner (Nov. 9, 2004); her parents John and Helen (nee Troutman) Minnick; her brothers, Glenn Minnick and Bob Minnick; her nephew, Russ Lehner and nieces, Sherry Jackson and Renee Whalen.

Jackie was born on December 8, 1935 in Joliet, IL. She was a lifelong resident of the Joliet area. She attended Joliet Central High School, Class of 1953. Jackie worked at Joliet Township High Schools as a secretary. She worked most of her life at Inland property Management where she was the assistant vice president and property manager. She also worked for the Illinois State Police. Jackie loved her slot machines as well as fishing, camping and bowling. She will be dearly missed by all of those who knew her.

The family would like to sincerely thank everyone at Joliet Area Community Hospice for their love and care for Jackie.

Funeral services for Jackie will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60431 Monday, July 27, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until time of services. Interment will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated.

In accordance with the current COVID-19 guidelines, all attendees will be required to wear a face mask and observe social distancing while in the funeral home.

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 25, 2020.

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Denise Johnson

July 26, 2020

Where do I begin? My “big sis”, you served so many roles in my life! My second mom at times, my partner in crime, my best friend, my confidant, and someone “who could kick my butt when I thought I wasn’t strong enough or too depressed to do it!!!!
We had so many talks and so much closure; I thought I was so prepared, but not so much in the past few days. Then, I would pray to God and realize “you are home in heaven with God, Ed, and all your loved ones who entered our heavenly kingdom before you.
Jackie, we were 24 1/2 years apart; there was never really an age difference as I became an adult. We are blessed with our sisterhood; us 3 sisters of yours know it will NEVER ever be the same without you!!! But I made a promise to you long ago and I WILL KEEP IT!!!! We will CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE on Monday. I know there will be tears, but there also will be so much love and happiness as we talk about your life in how you touched ALL of our lives!!!! We will love big as you and Ed!!! I promise you as I did in February that I will be fine and find my happiness!!!! I will keep you in my heart always until I join you one day with God and enter heaven!!!!
Love you Big Sis forever!!!!!

Denise

Ashley Renee & Keith Starmer

July 25, 2020

There are not enough words to explain how much you will be missed. There are so many memories we had together, and we will hold on to those in memory of your great souls. You both will never be forgotten. We love you so much!

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