Sister Sharon Jakicic, C.S.J.
Sister Sharon Jakicic, C. S. J., age 91. Beloved member of The Congregation of St. Joseph of LaGrange Park, celebrating 67 years of Religious Life. Loving daughter of the late: Thomas G. and Agnes Jakicic (nee Paluch). Devoted sister of the late: Thomas and George (late Catherine) Jakicic, Therese (late Joseph) Virbickis and William Jakicic. Sr. Sharon is survived by 8 nieces and nephews and 17 great-nieces and nephews throughout the United States. Sr. Sharon earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from St. Xavier University, and her Master of Arts degree from Loyola University. She taught at elementary schools: St. Hugh, Lyons; Our Lady of Bethlehem, LaGrange Park; Divine Infant, Westchester; St. Anthony and St. John Fisher, Chicago; Sr. Sharon then moved into school administration, and served as principal at: St. Mary, Riverside; St. Anthony, Chicago and St. Elizabeth, Clarksdale, MS. She enjoyed serving as the gift shop manager for The Sisters of St. Joseph before retiring. She was proud to be known as a longtime ardent fan of The Chicago Cubs! Visitation 3 to 8pm with Funeral Liturgy at 6:30pm Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at The Alexine Chapel at The Congregation of St. Joseph, 1515 W. Ogden Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL 60526. Interment 9am Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from the Chapel to Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Congregation of St. Joseph (address above) or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com
No accidents in God’s World when I reach out and asked Jesus how you were. The last time I saw St. Sharon was when I went to visit with her in LaGrange at the Mother House.. That was 2003 when I was in Chicago for my Morgan Park HS reunion. We went to lunch and caught up on the past. She was and is MY VERY FAVORITE teacher! I truly loved her compassion and sensitivity. Well Sister Sharon, Jesus promised us eternal life and I KNOW in my soul you and I will meet up again and in our Father’s Heavenly Home. Until then I send you my love and gratitude for being not only a wonderful teacher, but a friend as well. God still has more work for me here during this Biblical Time, so until He calls me home, God bless you!