Jeffrey Leo Passe
Jeffrey Leo Passe, age 64, of LaGrange Highlands; beloved husband of Valaurie Weinell-Passe; loving father of Nicole (Christopher) Witte, Timothy Passe, Martha Jo Craig, Jacob Passe, John (Jill) Weinell, & Joseph (Tiffany) Weinell; proud grandfather of Avery, Finnegan, Lilliana, James, Ellie, Hailey, Emily, Janice, Jason, & Joshua; dear brother of Carol (the late Tom) Binner, Andrea (Gerry) Erickson, Yvonne (the late Steve) Peplinski, John (Caren) Passe, Mary Lee (Keith) Lovejoy, Steve (Terry) Passe, the late Joseph Pazdan, the late Dennis Pazdan, the late Jerome (Mary Rose) Pazdan, the late Gregory (Judith) Pazdan, the late Jeffrey Pazdan, Robert (Cecilia) Pazdan, Cynthia (Kevin) O’Meara, Kenneth (Nicole) Pazdan, Candy (Scott) Bundschuh; uncle and friend of many.
A memorial visitation will be held from 10 to 11am at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558 on Saturday, May 10. Memorial Mass 11am. Interment private.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside. Information: (708) 352-6500
Jeff was a remarkable man whose presence was felt in every small, thoughtful action he took. His love and dedication, especially in the way he cared for his wife Laurie and always putting others first, speaks volumes about the kind of person he was. Their beloved shared Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, the numerous times he brought flowers to brighten her day, the care he gave her with her disabilities are such beautiful simple reminders of the love he shared with those around him. The years he spent caring for Jeff Pazdan, Laurie’s disabled Veteran brother, and finding time to help with other family members. He was truly a god-send. It’s the little gestures like these that stay wish us, forming lasting memories that reflect the depth of his character. His strength, even in the face of adversity, is an inspiration. Despite long, exhausting days and struggles with his health, Jeff always put others first. His unwavering support and constant thoughtfulness are true marks of a person whose heart was always in the right place. It’s clear that his love had a ripple effect, creating a legacy of kindness, care, and thoughtfulness that will continue to touch everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. We were all so fortunate that we were able to speak with him in his final days and tell him how much we love him.