Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street

Naperville, Illinois

Jerome Balcerak Obituary

Jerome M. "Jerry" Balcerak

Sept. 2, 1928 - Aug. 28, 2021

NAPERVILLE, IL - Jerome M. "Jerry" Balcerak, age 92, World War II U.S. Navy veteran, of St. Patrick's Residence, Naperville, IL since 2013, formerly of Calumet City and Lansing, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville. He was born September 2, 1928, in Chicago, IL.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, 10:00-11:00 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 3010 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL 60438, (708) 895-6700.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at the church.

Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL.

Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Naperville, IL.

For a complete obituary, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213 for more information.


Published by The Times on Aug. 31, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Balcerak

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in Jerome Balcerak's name

Memorial Events
for Jerome Balcerak

Sep

2

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Ann Catholic Church

3010 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL 60438

Sep

2

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Ann Catholic Church

3010 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL 60438

Funeral services provided by:

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540

How to support Jerome's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Jerome Balcerak's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more