Arlene Jakalski

Arlene D. Jakalski (nee Tijan), of West Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 55 years to Donald; loving mom of Douglas (Patrice), Jefrey (Constance) and Gail Lyn (Brian) Kronewitter; cherished grandma of Eric, Kathryn, Caroline, Nicholas, Tyler, Brandon and Alec; caring daughter of the late Larry A. and Emily M. (nee Zahradnik) Tijan and kind sister of Donna (Mike) Thiry. Visitation 2:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett. Funeral Monday 9:15a.m. to Resurrection Catholic Church, Mass 10:00a.m. Following service, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, would be appreciated.