Jeanne R. Stanis
Jeanne (née Ryan) Stanis, age 87, of Western Springs; beloved wife of the late Ray Stanis; loving mother of Tom (Aysen), the late Mark, Bob (Suzie), John (Melissa), & Andy (Teresa); proud grandmother of Stephen, Hakan, Talia, and the late Timur; Rayven; Lizzie; Erica, Ken, Spencer, Charlie; Jessica, Erik, Sara, Kelly, & Erin; dear sister of the late Larry Ryan & the late Judith Pitts.
Jeanne resided in Western Springs for 60 years, where she and Ray raised their five boys. She had a thirst for knowledge and was an avid reader. She fearlessly took on home improvement projects and was an early adopter of personal computers. Jeanne used her computer skills as a Master Genealogist, helping numerous families trace their roots back to Europe and beyond. Later in life, she returned to complete her Bachelor’s degree with honors at UIC and became a nurse specializing in orthopedics at the University of Illinois Hospital. Jeanne’s involvement extended beyond her professional life, as she dedicated her time to the Cub Scouts and volunteered for many years at the Ronald McDonald House near Loyola University Medical Center.
Visitation 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass, 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 20 at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ronald McDonald House (https://rmhccni.org/) are appreciated. Funeral Info: (708) 352-6500
Dear Stanis family:
Jeanne was very kind to my husband and I when we met her on a few occasions and we send prayers and healing thoughts for the entire Stanis family.
Peace and blessings,
Eric and Dina Epperson and family
Dina and Eric Epperson
Dear Friends & Family of Jeanne,
Forty years after meeting Jeanne, my mom always asked the same question when I brought up my very good friend, Tom. She would proclaim, “Isn’t his mom the one that raised all those boys? That woman is a saint! You two were enough to drive me half insane and I could just never figure out how she could be so sweet and friendly to everyone.”
I knew Tom very well during high school. And, if his brothers were anything like him, I would have to whole heartedly agree with her. This is just one aspect of Jeanne’s life that I came to admire and respect through the years. She’s the only mom of any of my friends who continued to later show an interest in my life and concern for my welfare.
We have all missed Jeanne for a long time already. At this time, let’s all remind ourselves now of the wonderful boys and their families which, through the love of Jeanne and Ray, our Heavenly Father has eternally blessed us. I know I feel immensely blessed for having all of them in my life.
Love,
Jim Vokurka