Jeannette M. McCollam (nee Sikora), age 87. Late of Crete, IL. Passed away on December 31, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Albert Specius and the late Gerald McCollam. Loving mother of Diane (Steve) Robinette and Jim (Kellie) Specius. Cherished grandmother of Nicole (Jon) O’Connor, Lauren (Connor) Leto, Jack and Will Specius. Adored great-grandmother of Rowan and Eloise. Stepmother to: Susan (Jim) Yant, Mary (George) Langheld, and Robert (Anne) McCollam. Step-grandmother to: Matthew, Joanna, Jessica, Sarah, Kathryn, Amanda, George, Peter, and Timothy. Step-great grandmother to Justus, Marlee, Jacob, Nate, Grace, Colm, Jimmy, Tommy, Emily and Riley. Survived by siblings Al (Carole) Sikora and Don Sikora. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her sister: Dolly and brother: Bob. Jeannette will be remembered for her creativity and talent in crafting decorations for many family occasions. We have many fond memories of her hosting her annual Christmas parties. She enjoyed reading, listening to talk radio, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Visitation Tuesday, January 5, 2021 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. from the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN.) St. John to St. John the Evangelist Church- Day Chapel (Corner of 93rd and US 41). Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Casmir Catholic Cemetery. For more information (219) 365-3474. www.elmwoodchapel.com
Elmwood Chapel
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 9:30 am
Funeral Mass:
St. John the Evangelist Church (Day Chapel)
11301 W. 93rd Ave.
St. John, IN 46373
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 10:00 am
Interment:
St. Casmir Catholic Cemetery
4401 W. 111th St.
Chicago, IL. 60655
St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474
Tuesday, January 5, 2021 - 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm