Jean Zurawski Obituary
Surrounded by the love of her family, Jean Ann Zurawski nee Vanderjack passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025. Cherished wife of 61 years to Jerome “Jay” Zurawski; loving mother of Sandra (William), Joe, and Jeffery (Cynthia); treasured grandma of Allison (fiancé Nicholas), Zoe, Jeffery “Jay”, Christina, William, and Richard III; dear sister of Mary Ann. Fondly known as "Auntie Jeanie" to her nieces and nephews, Jean is preceded in death by her parents and brothers Cornelius “Buddy” and Robert “Bobby”. The family will hold a celebration of life service at St. Jude’s Catholic Church 241 W 2nd Ave New Lenox, IL on Saturday October 18, 2025 at 10:00am.
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