Jean C. Sobek
Sobek, Jean C. (Virgilio) age 85, passed peacefully in her home on August 3, 2020, due to complications of recently diagnosed metastatic cancer. Wife of the late Walter (1996), cherished mother of Laurie Sobek and adored grandmother of Antonia Sobek-Adams. Dear cousin of Barbara Thomas, Judith Ruffolo, Linda Leo, Susan Black and Cathy Przybylinski. Friend forever of Karen Ziemba, Margaret Cunningham, Jeanine and Raymond Jasica. Born in New York City to Josephine and Anthony Virgilio, her early years were spent in the Bronx until the family moved to Chicago in 1944. She married her beloved Walt in 1960 and in 1965 they built their home and moved to Western Springs. Before moving to Western Springs she was employed for thirteen years as a home mortgage closer at First Federal Savings of Chicago. As a frequent European traveler and a lover of all things Italian, proper grammar and chocolate, her activities in Western Springs included: avid gardener, parishioner and active participant in the life of St. John of the Cross parish, Questers, the Art Institute of Chicago/Community Associates, and a volunteer ESL aide at the College of DuPage. She was a proud alumna of Providence High School (Chicago), College of DuPage and Northern Illinois University. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the continued beautification of flower beds at St. John of the Cross Church, 5001 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558. Visitation will be held at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. on Monday, August 10th, followed by a Mass celebrated by Fr. Bill Vollmer, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John of the Cross Church, 5001 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, family and friends who would like to attend the Mass, must pre-register before 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 7th, by either emailing: karenziemba@hotmail.com or calling: 708-710-0644. Funeral info: (708) 352-6500 or hjfunerals.com
Dearest Cousin Jean – Now again with your Beloved Walt after many years. May God’s Peace enfold you. We will miss you deeply. – Cousin Jerry & Faith Ann
I was so sorry to hear that Jean had passed. We enjoyed having her as a neighbor. She was so much fun to talk to at the block parties. Our condolences to her family and friends. She will be missed.
I was shocked to hear of Jean’ s passing. Last spoke to her Christmas last year. We always exchanged cards and I didn’t hear from her. Got my card back this year so did a search. We grew up on Lexington Street in Chicago and went to Providence High. I was a bridesmaid and Walt and Jean’s wedding. My condolence to Laurie and her granddaughter Antonia. She loved you both unconditionally. Barbara is the cousin I remember. My condolence to you and your family. She lived a good life and when she loss Walter she went on. If its possible I would like to send a condolence to her daughter Laurie and granddaughter Antonia. My prayers and with you all.
We were so sorry to have just learned of Jean’s passing. She and Walt were our good friends and great neighbors. Jean kept us informed of neighborhood happenings in our exchange of Christmas cards after our move in retirement from Western Springs. We belatedly send our condolences to daughter Laurie and granddaughter Antonia. We will remember Jean in our prayers.