Shirley Juretschke
Age - 89
September 22, 2023
Shirley Ann JuretschkeOf Arlington HeightsIn loving memory of Shirley Ann (nee Kucera) Juretschke, born on February 5,1934, in Chicago, IL to Edward James and Olga (nee Johnson) Kucera. She passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was raised in Oak Park, Illinois and grew up with her brother Ronald. In 1954, she married her husband, Walter, and they soon started a family. Together they raised three wonderful children in their home in Arlington Heights. During her years of raising her children, Shirley spent time working for the Administration Staff at John Hersey High school, while also finding great joy in her hobbies and home making. During the day she was an avid gardener and spectacular cook, while in the evenings you could find her at the bridge table surrounded by friends or cheering on the Cubbies. Always accompanied by her favorite Manhattan. Shirley had an outspoken and strong-willed personality that was hard to miss, paired with wit and humor in her words that kept her loved ones entertained. She placed an importance on family and tradition in her children and grandchildren, with whom her legacy lives on. Shirley was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and dear friend to many and was loved by all who knew her. Shirley is survived by her children Deborah (Matthew) Smith, Karen (Timothy) Radez and Robert (Linda) Juretschke; her grandchildren Kasey (Nick) Mazariegos, Margot Chatfield, Charlie (Kristina) Smith, Vanessa (Greg) Mohr, Lara (Drew) Price, Mark (Holly) Juretschke, Michael Juretschke and David Juretschke; her great-grandchildren Matux, Maevis, Maggie, Miles, James, Olivia, Giselle and Vivian; as well as her brother Ronald (late Collene) Kucera and several nieces. Shirley's family also wanted to thank her caregivers Paula, Evelyn and Aloma. Her family greatly appreciated the loving care all three of them provided to Shirley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Walter William Juretschke as well as her parents. Memorial Visitation on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 9:00am until the time of the Memorial Service at 10:30am at Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. , 1520 North Arlington Heights Road (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Graveside Services will follow at 12noon at Mt. Emblem Cemetery, 520 East Grand Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Those attending the Graveside Service are asked to meet at the cemetery office before proceeding to the graveside. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to either the Hope Foundation (JourneyCare) 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010 https://journeycare. org or Shriners Children's Hospital 2211 North Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707 773-622-5400 www. shrinerschildrens. orgFuneral Information and condolences can be given at www. GlueckertFuneralHome. com or (847) 253-0168.Show more
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