Jean M. Dillner

Jean M. Dillner obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Jean M. Dillner

Jean Dillner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knollcrest Funeral Home on Jul. 11, 2025.

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Jean Margaret Dillner, nee Mally, age 95 of Beacon Hill, Lombard, formerly of Maywood. Beloved wife of the late Charles Dillner and loving mother of David Dillner, Laura Dillner, and Wayne Dillner. Survived by daughter Laura, sons Wayne (Linda) and David, former daughter-in-law Karrie; grandchildren Nancy Dillner (Vernon Manning, Sr.), Jeffrey Dillner (Tonisia), Douglas Dillner (Susana), Madeline Dillner (Colin Brooks), and Emily Dillner; great-grandchildren Autumn and Vernon Jr., Kayla, RJ, and Trenton, Sione and Salesi, and Juniper; nieces Vicki Mally, Judy (Aaron Lee) Burkhart, Julie (Bob) Moore, and nephew Ross Collord. Predeceased by husband Charles Dillner, brother Frank Mally, Jr., sister Kathryn Collord, niece Fran Collord, and great-granddaughter Allison Manning.

Jean was a long-time member of the League of Women Voters, and a volunteer at the Proviso Pantry for over 30 years. She was very civic minded, and volunteered as a Court Watcher. She and Charles loved traveling, especially visiting the National Parks of the United States and Canada in their Jayco pop-up camper. The highlight of their travels took them to visit her lifelong pen pal in Australia.

Interment will be at 11 AM on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Elm Lawn Memorial Park, 401 E Lake St, Elmhurst, IL 60126. A Celebration of Life for Jean will be held at Beacon Hill Retirement Community, 2400 S. Finley Rd. Lombard, IL 60248, at a future date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Proviso Pantry C/O River Forest United Methodist Church, 7970 Lake Street, River Forest, IL 60305. Funeral info: 630-932-1500.

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Carol Turner

July 13, 2025

Ron and I send our deepest sympathies to you, Laura and your entire family. I have many fond memories of your family gathering at Beacon Hill....such love for your Mom and each other always on display. May all this memories help you at this time and moving forward.
Carol & Ron Turner

Nadia Jaques

July 13, 2025

Thinking and praying for of all of you during this difficult time. Your Mom was such a delight to know with her sweet laugh and smile. We loved getting to puzzle with her. Jean will be missed. With love, Nadia and Robert Jaques

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