Jean Krol Obituary

Jean T. Krol Munster Jean T. Krol, age 83, of Munster, IN passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2004. She is survived by loving husband John Krol; children Carol Krol, Bob (Ruth) Krol and Jack Krol; three grandchildren, Jennifer Laurincik, Michelle Begeske, and Tricia Zbindin; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Veronica Niemaszek, siblings Edward Niemaszek, Stella Pahnke, Bernice Thompson, Helen Lakomiak and Chester Niemaszek. Friends may call at the Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Avenue, Munster, on Friday, February 13, 2004, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 14, 2004, 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at St.Thomas More Church, Munster. Friends may gather 1/2 hour prior to the Mass in the church vestibule.Interment will be private. Jean was a member of St. Thomas More Church. She was a dedicated cafeteria worker and Manager at St. Thomas More School cafeteria for over 37 years. She was a devoted mother, and she was a humble giving spirit who always thought of others ahead of herself. Donations in her memory can be made to the American Heart Association or the Share Foundation.

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Published by The Times from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Jean Krol

5 Entries

Judith A Drong (Jarecki)

February 7, 2021

"Jeanie" was loved and respected by countless people.

She has been on my mind a lot these past few weeks.

Whenever you stopped by her home, usually unannounced, she would welcome you with a big hug, and a wide, engaging smile. If you were interrupting her, she would never let you know. You were always the main focus of her attention.

Judy (Jarecki) Drong

February 22, 2004

Johnnie, Carol, Bob, and Jack: I simply cannot tell you how I feel about the loss of Mom. She was such a very special lady for me! She made my childhood years very special, with all of her very special touches in life! I will never forget how she used to take such time to lovingly wrap any gift she gave - it made the gift oh so much more special. Or how she made certain to make her crescent cookies for Christmas. She would make those to give some to my Mom, and my Mom would make her butter cookies in exchange! My mom would hem clothes for your Mom, while your Mom used to be the driver for my Mom. Such "bartering"! My mom used to co-pilot when they would go on trips, as your mother drove, mine did not. They must have been the original "outlet mall" shoppers! Faberware, Amity, West Bend, etc. Or Haeger Pottery and Sara Lee. They also loved to go to "fancy" restaurants in those days for lunch. The Milk Pail was one of them. I still, at my age, cannot get over how your mother would let me, she actually ASKED me, to drive her car. She did not like to drive at night, so I was the driver when I because old enough (16) and they went on some of their outings. She trusted me with her car! If you look in your family room, you have a multi-colored afghan that I made for she and your dad - after not having seen her for several years due to unforeseen circumstances, the very first time I did see her, the afghan was still there! I had always been with Mom and Dad, though circumstances and time had distanced. I was so very thrilled to be able to stop by and be welcomed - in fact, I have fruit for fruitcake that I had planned on making and bringing over. I guess I shall have to send it to heaven, as that is certainly where she is at. While at a retreat yesterday, I met a lady from Munster. At break, I spoke with her and your Mom's name came up - she told me she thought Mom had died - it is 6:20 a.m. now, and did not wish to call, so checked the net - and am sitting here, devastated and crying. A part of my childhood, a part of me is missing - the Jarecki's and Krol's - I can tell you though, that my Dad and your Mom, are catching up on old times - and my Dad is very, very happy to have Mom up there with him - those two are planning on when all four of them can once again, be together.

I am sorry I was not aware of the funeral arrangements, I know it is difficult to do it all. Rest assured that if I would have known of them, I and my family would have been there!

May the Peace, Love, and Joy of Our Blessed Lord be yours, and may you rest assured that Mom is resting in His Beloved Arms. Love,

Judy

Joann Wleklinski

February 14, 2004

To the Krol family --

My condolences on the passing of your dear, sweet mother. May loving memories of her sustain you.

John Wasem

February 13, 2004

Dear Jack: I am so sorry to learn of your dear mother's passing. I enjoyed talking to her on the phone when I would call you. You are a very good man and no doubt that quality is thanks in large part to you mother and your father. Our sympathy and best regards to you and yours. I will pray that God will grant comfort to you all.

Warm regards,

John and Leslie Wasem

Mark Niemaszek

February 13, 2004

Uncle John, Carol, Bob, Ruth, and Jack,

Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad & difficult time. Your wife & mother was a very special person, with a warm smile & a kind heart. She truly will be missed.

May she have eternal peace & happiness.

Much love & prayers,

Patti, Mark, Patrick, Jack, and Brian

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