Jill A. Szkapiak

May 9, 1966 - September 20, 2020

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visitation

Kish Funeral Home

10000 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-924-3333 |

Thursday 9/24, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pomen Service 7:30 pm

St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church

1500 East 186th Street

Lansing, Illinois 60438

708-418-3788 |

Friday 9/25, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

service

St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church

1500 East 186th Street

Lansing, Illinois 60438

708-418-3788 |

Friday 9/25, 11:00 am

https://www.facebook.com/113617170492962/live/

Live Stream of the funeral service.

cemetery

Oak Hill Cemetery

6445 Hohman Ave.

Hammond, Indiana 46324

(219) 932-0206 |

Friday 9/25, 12:15 pm

Jill A. Szkapiak (nee Chubrich) passed away on September 20, 2020. Late of Palos Park. Beloved wife of George Szkapiak for 23 years. Loving mother of Sadie, Annie, and Emmie. Devoted daughter of Sophie (nee Sasic) and late Daniel Chubrich. Dear sister of Lynn (Jack) Jones and Gail Tucker. Dear daughter-in-law of Kazimierz and Janina Szkapiak. Sister-in-law of Beata (Joseph) May and Joanne Baginski. Also survived by loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, many cousins and Kumovi. Jill began her teaching career at District 155 – Calumet City later transferring into a Physical Education Teacher career at Southwest Elementary School in Evergreen Park, IL. Member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Active Parent-Board Member of the Palos Area Swim Sharks (PASS). Visitation Thursday, September 24, at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN. from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. and Pomen Service at 7:30 pm. Due to COVID-19 Mandated Guidelines, Face Masks and Social Distancing are required at Funeral Home and Church Service. In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in Jill’s name would be greatly appreciated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or to St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, Lansing, IL are preferred. Due to IDPH COVID-19 guidelines and Jill’s wishes for no one to risk their health we must limit the funeral to family and Kumovi, Funeral Services Friday September 25, 2020 at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Jill will lie in state at church from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am. The Szkapiak Live Stream Link will be available on Kish Funeral Home website at https://kishfuneralhome.net/ , as it was not available at the time of this publication. Very Rev. Dr. Milos Vesin officiating. Entombment Oak Hill Cemetery Mausoleum; Hammond, IN. Video will be viewable without a person needing a Facebook account. If the person logs into their own Facebook account, then click on the link below and they will be able to see full screen.

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Kish Funeral Home

10000 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-924-3333 | Map

Thursday 9/24, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pomen Service 7:30 pm

St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church

1500 East 186th Street

Lansing, Illinois 60438

708-418-3788 | Map

Friday 9/25, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church

1500 East 186th Street

Lansing, Illinois 60438

708-418-3788 | Map

Friday 9/25, 11:00 am

https://www.facebook.com/113617170492962/live/

Live Stream of the funeral service.

Oak Hill Cemetery

6445 Hohman Ave.

Hammond, Indiana 46324

(219) 932-0206 | Map

Friday 9/25, 12:15 pm

What to Say?See Condolences

I met the Chubrich family when I was Gail's fourth grade teacher. I want to express to all of you my deepest sympathy on Jill's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mrs. Chubrich, Lynn, Gail, George and family, I am so sorry, my heart breaks for all of you. I was able to join you online this morning -virtually attending with Pam and Jodi - Jill's service was beautiful.

We were deeply sadden to hear the passing of Jill, a beautiful, kind, considerate, smiling, caring wife, mother & friend. We so enjoyed sitting with her at Lexi & Annies softball games & seeing her at swim meets watching Annie & Addison compete together. Her ways of life were contagious & we all will miss her. Know George, Sadie, Annie & Emmie that we hold you all close to our hearts & we send our prayers. May she rest in peace! She will be missed. Fondly, The Mackeys

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. I am so honored to have worked with Jill and had the chance to know her. She was an amazing teacher and friend. We will miss her dearly!

Sorry for your loss. Hohman family sends their Condolences

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

In memory of Jill A. Szkapiak, Gwendalynn lit a candle

she was the best teacher i have i am so sad she had past

George, Annie, Sadie and Emmie My life is better by knowing Jill. Her smile was contagious. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. I’m sorry for your loss?

George, Sadie, Annie, and Emmie, my heart is overwhelmed with sadness for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Jill was a special person who will not easily be forgotten. Her enthusiasm and kindness drew people to her. Many lives have been easier because they loved, worked or were lucky to be a friend of Jill's. The PASS team was blessed to have Jill on the board. Her positive influence made the team better. She was respected and appreciated by the swimmers and parents. Her apparel expertise and hard work finally made PASS look like a team when we arrived at swim meets, she made us look fashionable in orange. She brought her excitement to fundraising too. With her energy and dedication she knew it was an opportunity for the team to bond and become even more of a family. We are forever grateful to Jill. I extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful Wife and loving Mother.

My condolences to Ms. S’ Family. I was student of hers. She treated me like family

How blessed for so many to have shared this life with you and passed through your shadow. Peace eternally...Joyce and Tammo

In memory of Jill A. Szkapiak, Helen Corday lit a candle

Thinking of you during this difficult time! Helen

Sending our deepest love, and condolences to family and friends. Joe, Amanda, Samantha, and Brandon Meloni.

Dear George, daughters, Sophie and family, Sending love and our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Jill. Praying for you all and for Jill’s soul. May she rest in the Peace of Our Lord and be beautifully reunited with her loving dad, Danny. Love, Nancy (Kolember) Westvang

Mr. Szkapiak, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could say or do something that would ease the pain for you and your daughters. I cannot even begin to imagine what you and your family are going through. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Our thoughts and condolences are with your family at this difficult time. Words cannot even begin to express our sorrows. With deepest sympathy, The Rau Family, Jim, Renee and Lauren Rau

There are no words to console you! Our deepest sympathy to Sophie & family!

In memory of Jill A. Szkapiak, Ramocki,Ronald and Isabelle lit a candle

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.