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Daniel Jadrich Obituary

Daniel Jadrich, 56, a lifetime resident of Waukegan was born at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan. Daniel passed away at Trinity Hospital, Quad Cities, Iowa. The city where he was contracted to work for Alcoa Aluminum, he previously worked at the Mercantile Exchange in Chicago. Loving father to Daniel Jadrich, Jr. and Alex Jadrich. Daniel is survived by his father, Joseph J. (Mary) Jadrich; brothers and sisters, David C. (Sharon) Jadrich, Deborah Swan, Diane Valdez, Judith (Charles) Tekampe, Jane Marie Moore, Gina (Charles) Guerriero and John (Sandra) Jadrich. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jadrich; brother, Joseph J. Jadrich, Jr. and his wife, Margarita Jadrich. Dan "The Man" was fun living and an avid fisherman, loved all sports and enjoyed life to its fullest. He had many best buddies that he held close and enjoyed many outings with them along with his brothers. Dan's two sons were his pride and joy and he loved them dearly. Funeral mass will be 10:00 am on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at St Anastasia Church 624 Douglas Ave. Waukegan. Interment will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00PM on Friday, May 29, 2015 at PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME 408 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be directed to the Trust Fund for children's college fund. Checks can be made out to Trust Fund for Daniel and Alex Jadrich. Please sign our online guestbook at www.petetsonpatchfuneralhome.com.

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Published by News Sun from May 28 to May 29, 2015.

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Tony Mackie

May 23, 2024

Danny was such a cool guy and a great athlete. We spent many winters together playing hockey in his family´s back yard. He was a guy´s guy who love his children and would do anything for a friend. He also took me fishing early one morning in Lake Michigan. It rained but he made it fun. I will miss him until I die.

Tony Mackie

Scoop

September 7, 2016

Dan was one of the Coolest co-workers I know. We worked together at 'Carr Futures/Calyon/Newedge' for many years. We had many great Lunch outings together. We had a ton of laughs together also. I watched his kids (DJ and Alex) grow up. We always kept in touch. Dan, I will miss you vastly. Rest in peace my Brother.

Scoop

Tony Mackie

August 22, 2015

So sorry to hear the news of Dan's passing. He was a awesome guy. We had great memories skating and playing basketball in his yard. It toughened us all up. Dan was very athletic and tough tough tough. I will miss him very much and grateful to know him. My condolences to his wife , his brothers and sisters and his two boys.

Tony and Ellen Mackie

Advance Properties

June 4, 2015

So sorry to hear about Dan. He lived here for 3 years while in town. We here at Advance Properties, will be thinking of your family during this difficult time. Remember the good, and may peace be with you and yours.

Steve Hughes

May 29, 2015

Dear Jadrich family, I am so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Dan was a great guy and great friend. He loved life and made everyone love life that was around him. I have been out of town for years and am sorry to not have kept in touch, would have loved to meet his sons. Am sure he was an incredibly proud and wonderful father. May you all be comforted by the love of family, friends, faith and wonderful memories. Will be having a cigar and refreshment in honor of one hell of a guy, Dan the Man.

mark kaski

May 29, 2015

As long time backyard neighbors Dan was the best. Whatever you needed Dan was there with his big grin & cigar always willing to lend a hand or tell a story. Hard to say if I have ever met a man more proud of his boys then Dan was, they were his world.
We will meet again & I will be looking for that big grin - thanks Dan

dave cutler

May 28, 2015

We will see you again Dan the man

Jennifer Armstrong

May 28, 2015

I am so very sorry to learn of Danny's passing. I ran into him a year or two ago and he introduced me to his boys I was touched by how very proud he was of them both and how obvious it was that these two were his world. Growing up on County Street, I remember Danny as always being both funny and the protector mess with one of his siblings and it was on! My prayers go out to the entire Jadrich family. May you find strength in each other and comfort in your memories of Dan.

When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. Kahlil Gibran

Scott Urban

May 28, 2015

Gone too soon! My prayers to his boys and the entire Jadrich Family. Dan will be missed tremendously.

Theresa (Krause) Anderko

May 28, 2015

My most sincere sympathy to the Jadrich family. May time help ease your pain, and only happy memories remain.

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