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Vickie Jahaske Obituary
Vickie R. Jahaske (nee Youngman)
ST. JOHN, IN - Vickie R. Jahaske (nee Youngman), age 74, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 4, 2021, after a battle with a long illness. Loving wife of 43 years to Paul F. Jahaske. Devoted mother of Timothy (Crystal) Jahaske, Michael Jahaske, and the late Molly Jahaske. Proud grandmother of Mylie and Case. Dear sister of Ronald (Jean) Youngman and Janet (Mark) Wetzel. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. Godmother of Lily Schreiber. Preceded in death by her parents Wendell and Frances Youngman.
Vickie graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in Hinsdale, IL. She received her undergraduate teaching degree from University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse and her masters degree at Loyola University Chicago. Vickie started her teaching career in the western suburbs of Chicago and then worked 20 years for the Lake Central School Corporation.
Vickie was a very passionate, caring and giving person who touched many lives. She was the life of the neighborhood and life of the party, always ready to lend a hand and make a statement with her love of fashion. One of Vickie's passions was the love of shopping and her gift was turning buyers into shoppers. She loved to spend time with her closest and dearest friends and together they would "shop until they dropped".
Memorial visitation Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the Celebration of Life service at 3:00 p.m. at SMITS FUNERAL HOME, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Vickie R. Jahaske to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Diabetes Association, or ASPCA, greatly appreciated.
For further information, please contact 219-322-7300, or we encourage you to leave a condolence for the family on our online guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com.
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Denise, Kevin and Gary Snyder
January 22, 2022
My family and I send our deepest sympathy to Paul, Tim, Michael and all of Vickie's loved ones. She was a kind and compassionate neighbor (and teacher) and we always enjoyed our converstations with her. When my sons were young, we were lucky enough to have Michael spend many hours playing in our yard. Those memories will always be cherished and fondly remembered. We send our love and support to you all.
Dr Robert H Moll & Family
January 20, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We ask St Ignatius of Loyola to guide the soul of Vickie to the gates of Paradise! Eternal rest grant unto Vickie and let the perpetual light shine upon her ! Amen
Marcia Gorelick
January 20, 2022
Joel and I are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Vickie was a lovely person and a devoted mother to Tim and Michael for sure. With our deepest sympathies, Marcia and Joel Gorelick
Dr Robert Moll and Family
January 20, 2022
Dearest Jahaske Family, My condolences & Deepest Sympathies to Paul , Tim Michael and Family. I know your Mother (wife) , was ILL for much too long ! We all prayed for her battle and she fought until Our Lord said that it was time to come home ! I know you all have wonderful memories of her life . Requiem in Pace Vickie
Cathy Verbeek
December 8, 2021
Dearest Jahaske family, I enjoyed working with Vickie at Kolling for many years. I remember that she and Michael never missed a LC basketball game and always supported the team and my son as they played, win or lose. She will be missed. Prayers for your family as you maneuver through this difficult time. With sympathy.
Carol, Jack and family Dykstra
December 7, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed seeing Vickie at the lake over the years. Our thoughts are with you.
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