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Jillian Tsirtsis Obituary

JILLIAN A. TSIRTSIS CHICAGO, IL Jillian A. Tsirtsis, age 33, of Chicago, IL, passed away Thursday September 3, 2015. She is survived by her parents, Marino and Dawn Tsirtsis; loving brothers: Michael (Vicki) Tsirtsis, Alexander (Tarin) Tsirtsis, and Jason Tsirtsis; grandfathers: George Tsirtsis and Timothy Etter; her loving niece, Mila Tsirtsis; her uncles: Bill Tsirtsis, Gus (Terry) Tsirtsis, George (Christine) Tsirtsis, Tim (Christine) Etter; and her cousins, Austin Etter, Tyler Etter, George Tsirtsis, Leo Tsirtsis and Lukas Tsirtsis. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Anastasia Tsirtsis and Marcia Etter. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday September 9, 2015 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 7021 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN, with Father David Bissias, officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Hammond, IN. Visitation will be held on Tuesday September 8, 2015 at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN from 2:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m., with a Trisagion service at 7:00 p.m. Jillian was a beautiful artistic woman that had an ever burning fire for life. She had a passion for writing, music, and the people she loved. Every member of her loving family and every friend she ever made, became better people for having her in their lives. Every day moving forward the world will become a better place if we keep her in our hearts and the front of our thoughts. Thank you for being a part of who we are, and will love you always. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to http://826chi.org www.kishfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Times from Sep. 6 to Sep. 8, 2015.

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Kevin Balicki

September 14, 2015

We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that we have you in our thoughts and prayers. I hope that with some love through friends and family that it will help make this difficult time just a little easier.

Kristine Halas

September 9, 2015

Dawn and Marino- I am completely heartbroken over the loss of Jill. I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. I will keep you all in my prayers! Big Hugs to you Dawn (and Marino too) but a bigger one when I see you during my next visit to NWI. All my love to you. I am so sorry. Sincerely- Kristine

The Cominos Family

September 9, 2015

We are shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of such a wonderful, kind person. She has a very unique and beautiful soul, that will live forever with all those she came in contact. We will forever cherish our memories of her and your family. Although we are certain no words can take away your pain, please know you are always in our prayers, thoughts and hearts as we wish you peace, comfort and healing.
All our love and support,

Janet Hawkins Schwartz

September 9, 2015

Dear Dawn and Marino. There are no words that can help you and your family at this time. You have lost a beautiful light in your lives, and. I am heartbroken for you . I am so sorry for your loss of Jillian.
Peace. Strength. Love. Comfort. Wishing you whatever you need the most at this time.

Shawna Schiralli

September 9, 2015

All my love and prayers for your beautiful family, Dawn and Marino. My heart breaks for you all-Jillian was a beautiful woman and I have wonderful memories of her.

September 9, 2015

Words cannot express the sorrow that I feel for the loss of Jillian. I send my deepest condolences to both of you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Leslee Carollo Murphy

Debbie Stefanik

September 8, 2015

I am so very sorry to hear about Jillian. I am a member of Saint Demetrios and had Jillian in my Sunday School class when she was little. A beautiful, smart and polite little girl who stayed just that way as she grew up.
My heart breaks fo you all.

Cindie Buzea

September 8, 2015

My heart is breaking for you all. I am so so very sorry.

Liz Hernandez Reyna

September 8, 2015

Sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I pray for all your family That the Lord will comfort you all at this most difficult time.

Sarah (Blanchard) Kolodziej

September 8, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to the Tsirtis family during this extremely difficult time. I have many fond memories of Jill dating back to our days at Franklin Elementary through the rest of our school years and I was glad to have reconnected through social media a few years ago. I enjoyed seeing what was happening in her life, even if it wasn't in person, and it's hard to imagine I won't be able to do that anymore. She was as sweet and wonderful as they come and she will definitely be missed.

Jan McQuillan Dillow

September 8, 2015

Marino - I haven't seen you since high school, but this kind of news touches all who have children. I pray you know the Lord well so He can bring you an unexplained peace in this time. Jan

Tom Dolly

September 8, 2015

Marino and Family we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Dolly Family

lenny mustari

September 8, 2015

May the love of our Heavenly Father bring comfort and peace to you in your time of great sorrow. Always in my prayers.

Linda Angell

September 8, 2015

Prayers for you, Dawn, and your entire family.

jen reed

September 8, 2015

We love you and we will be there soon

September 8, 2015

We are deeply sorry for your loss. God bless you family, we will pray for you.

The Pitsas family

Amanda Ponce de Leon

September 8, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
The Ponce de Leon Family

David Scheeringa

September 8, 2015

Jill and I went to school together and graduated, she was and still is a great person and will be missed. Sorry for your loss and my condolences go out to your family. RIP Jillian

September 8, 2015

Our deepest and most sincere sympathies we will keep you all in our prayers.

The Crary Family

September 8, 2015

Prayers .. from The Cummings Family

Avgerinos

September 7, 2015

We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you! The Avgerinos Family

nancy wilk Anadell

September 7, 2015

Healing Thiughts and Prayers to you and your Family!

The Garastik Family

September 7, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to all. "There are no tears in Heaven".
God Bless.

Juan Maldonado

September 7, 2015

Our condolences and prayers are with the Tsertis family from the bottom of our hearts, the entire Maldonado family

Susan Bauschelt Merriman

September 7, 2015

Dear Dawn and Marino,
As Trina has written, my heart breaks for you and your family.I will keep you all in my prayers, and hope that you find strength and comfort from one another and in the memories of Jillian.

Shane Tucker

September 7, 2015

Prayers and Love...
-The Tucker Family

Trina Stine

September 6, 2015

Dear Dawn and Marino, there are no words. My heart breaks for you and your sons. What a beautiful young woman. I will keep you in my prayers and you have my deepest sympathies. Dawn, I am Susan Bauschelt's sister and remember you as a little girl. Hugs and prayers to you.

September 6, 2015

Dear Tsirtsis Family: The Greene family, Ellen, Pat, Matt and Kyle, are deeply saddened by your loss of Jillian. Words are impossible, but please know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts.

Pam Blanchard

September 6, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to the family. My prayers for comfort during this very difficult time.

Anita Stienstra

September 6, 2015

My heart is with you all at this terribly difficult time. Jill was such a ray of sunshine. Lindsey will be with you all Tuesday and Wednesday but I wanted to send my condolences and love on to you, also.

Robert Rogan

September 6, 2015

Sending prayers and my deepest condolences to the entire Tsirtsis family in your time of sorrow.

May God bring comfort to you all.

Anna and Edwin Jimenez

September 6, 2015

Dawn and Merino,
Prayers,fond memories, and her beautiful smile are what we have to remember Jill by. May the love of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. Our most heartfelt condolences, Anna and Edwin

Nanette O'Connor

September 6, 2015

Dear Dawn & Marino,
Prays to you and your family, I pray you have comfort in the many happy memories you must cherish, of Jillian.

Susie Etter

September 5, 2015

Jillian your beautiful soul will remain with me and all who knew and loved you. As the news becomes real I have seen your beauty and grace in other young woman I'm seeing today and yesterday because you are now an eternal angel spreading love everywhere when your thought of. God has you and keeps you now with all his glory only you know. Your heavens touchstone for all who love and will forever miss you. Your smile and generous loving way will ne cherished.

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