Lynnsey Jean "Lynn" Jencon

1953 - 2025

Lynnsey 'Lynn' Jean Jencon
Born: June 4, 1953
Died: August 19, 2025
This is my obituary. Who better to write it than myself. I was born on June 4, 1953, at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet and raised in New Lenox on Spencer Road. My father, Joseph John James Jencon, was a train dispatcher for the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway (EJ&E). My mother, Janis Jane Jencon (née Close), was a school teacher and homemaker. Both have preceded me in death.
I have an older sister, Sherrill (Harry) Jencon Gramse, who is a retired nurse (46 years). My sister is my hero, helping people all her life.
The love of my life is Gloria Valdez DeLeon, also known as "Good Daughter," which my mom nicknamed her. I never told Gloria enough times how smart she was. She put up with me for over 35 years!
I am survived by my nephews and nieces: Matthew Gramse, Jennifer Lynn Gramse, Alex Morfin, Melissa Morfin, Christal Garrelts, and Adam Morfin. Also, great-nieces Sakura, Selena, and Charlotte and beloved pets, Daisy and Gidget.
I attended Reiter School, a two-room schoolhouse in New Lenox until 5th grade. I then went to Oakview School on Cedar Road in New Lenox. I attended Lincoln-Way High School, Joliet Junior College, Western Illinois University, and Lewis University. I received my AAS, BS, and MS. I loved school, traveling, scuba diving, taking flying lessons in a Cessna, reading, my horse Oswego Lad, motorcycles, and Peanuts characters – especially Snoopy. I loved animals more than people.
I was secretary for the Will County Humane Society in Shorewood for 20 years. I was a Will County Sheriff's Deputy, Sergeant, and Lieutenant (28 years). I have many "brothers and sisters" in blue. I spent the majority of my career in the Investigation Division.
Upon retirement in 2003, I became actively involved with the Braceville United Methodist Church. What a joy to be involved with the children's programs, especially Vacation Bible School, JAM, EDGE & STATIC, and everything a small neighborhood church has to offer.
God bless my family, friends, and animals. May GOD answer your prayers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any animal shelter of your choice.
-Lynnsey Jean Jencon
Lynnsey's family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Silver Cross Hospital, the University of Chicago Cancer Center, Lightways Palliative Care & Hospice for their exceptional care and support.
Lynnsey Jean Jencon, age 72, of Braidwood, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends. Cremation rights have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held at R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 12:00 p.m.
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