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Jeannette Parris Obituary
"A gentle passing for a gentle lady" on Friday, May 16, 2014, at her late Minooka residence. Jeannette C. Parris was born the daughter of the late Kulzer and Charlotte Boley (nee Zemple) in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
On June 26, 1948, she was united in marriage to Kenneth B. Parris, to this union they were blessed with three children, Jeanine Parris Calogero, Tom Parris and wife, Micki and John Parris and wife, Shelley. Dear grandmother of seven and great grandmother of eleven; devoted sister of John (the late Cherie) Boley and Rich (Carol) Boley, also surviving is her sister in law, Rose Boley, her dedicated caretaker and friend Renee' Malarz as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents, her dearly loved husband, Kenneth (2005); her sister, Patricia; and brother, Tom.
Jeannette was the eldest of five children. As such she often took on the role of "little Mother." This translated in her adult life to a passionate interest in children's education. She was educated at The College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minnesota under the Sisters of St. Francis. She taught school for over 35 years. Most of that time was spent teaching first grade in Channahon, IL, a job she dearly loved as was intensely devoted to. As her college roommate once told her at a CST reunion, "do you realize how many little lives you have sent off on a path of education?" After retiring, she turned her attention to tutoring her grandchildren and most definitely credited with teaching her youngest granddaughter, Lynnette, to read. A friend and colleague once said, "She is the only true lady I have ever known." With her passing goes a great deal of what grace and true beauty is left in the world.
Funeral Services for Jeannette C. Parris will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at 9:15 AM at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W. Ford Rd., Channahon to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Minooka for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Minooka. Visitation Monday, May 19, 2014 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.
For information www.themaplefuneralhome.com
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Melissa Stebbins-Caruso
May 20, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Parris' passing. Please accept my sympathy. I also had her for a 1st grade teacher and I have some great memories.....she played the piano and we sang along, other classes came in as well I think. Frisky the squirrel poem?? Pretending that we couldn't get into the classroom and then her teaching us what "April Fool's" meant! She had a beautiful smile and was very friendly. I enjoyed seeing her in the past several years at Cookies with her daughter and Lynette. I have thought about her often over the years. I can only imagine the great memories she has left for your family.
May 20, 2014
I will always gave very fond memories of Aunt Jeanette. She was a wonderful and welcoming lady. She was also a good friend to my mother.
My sympathies to all of you.
Patti (Parris) Elliott
My first, first grade class
James More
May 19, 2014
"Mrs Parris, I wrote stories for this book, Raise the Flag: Lean Thy Arms, and I am giving you this hardcover book because you taught me first grade," I say. "What year is that," Mrs Parris asks. "What year is that," I repeat thinking. "In 1962, before man on the moon, before Big Bird and Sesame Street, in BC, before computer, I-pads, and smart phones and the dinosaurs are real big and eat children that don't go to school and do their lessons or play hooky. So, you really work hard to teach me ABC's like taking a sledge hammer and busting concrete and breaking into Fort Knox. I use ABC and all the way to XYZ and I even use Q and we know how hard that is from Scrabble. So here is your hardcover, Raise the Flag: Lean Thy Arms
Leda Lyons
May 19, 2014
Mrs Parris was my 1st grade teacher she taught me to read, she was amazing.
ABC's and XYZ's
James More
May 19, 2014
"Mrs Parris, I wrote stories for this book, Raise the Flag: Lean Thy Arms, and I am giving you this hardcover book because you taught me first grade," I say. "What year is that," Mrs Parris asks. "What year is that," I repeat thinking. "In 1962, before man on the moon, before Big Bird and Sesame Street, in BC, before computer, I-pads, and smart phones and the dinosaurs are real big and eat children that don't go to school and do their lessons or play hooky. So, you really work hard to teach me ABC's like taking a sledge hammer and busting concrete and breaking into Fort Knox. I use ABC and all the way to XYZ and I even use Q and we know how hard that is from Scrabble. So here is your hardcover, Raise the Flag: Lean Thy Arms
Rebecca Stephenson
May 19, 2014
Mrs. Paris was my first grade teacher and my favorite teacher. She was always so loving and caring with every one of her students. Naturally nurturing and compassionate. I will never forget her. My condolences to her family.
Lisa Pearson (Egle)
May 18, 2014
What a wonderful lady Mrs. Parris was. I often think of her and all the memories are so very sweet. She was an amazing teacher for those of us lucky enough to have enjoyed her 1st grade class. She was very loved. Thank you Mrs. Parris for such a wonderful start in our educations. You will be greatly missed.
Donnie Unland
May 18, 2014
Mrs.Parris was the epitome of a loving caring teacher and the subject of many conversations through the years when reminiscing about my childhood school years. R.I P teacher and thank you!
Mrs Parris teaches first grade
James More
May 18, 2014
Gwen Helgeson
May 18, 2014
Mrs. Parris was my first grade teacher, I often thought about her through the years. She was truely a remarkable lady. My thoughts are with her family.
Sally Blottiaux
May 18, 2014
My 1st grade teacher from Channahon. I remember her well, one of the only teachers I do remember, caring and passionate about her students!!! She has touched so many lives!!!
Cindy & Ralph Davis
May 18, 2014
Jeanine & family - So very sorry to hear you lost your Mom. She was such a good person. Will are thinking of you.
Kim Rood (Granville)
May 18, 2014
My Deepest Sympathy for your family. Mrs Paris was my first grade teacher in the 70's. She was kind, gentle, enthusiastic and heart warming. I have fond memories of her. She was a phenomenal woman.
Susan Granville
May 18, 2014
Deepest sympathy to your entire family. My children had the privilege to be in Mrs. Parris 1st grade class in Channahon. She was a gentle woman and the wonderful teacher.
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