Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Gary M, Jelewski

Passed away on December 31, 2025

Gary M. Jelewski, age 73. Late of the East Side. Passed away on December, 31, 2025. Beloved son of Dolores and Norbert Jelewski. Loving brother of Beverly (Randall) Mowrey, and Duane (Jan) Jelewski. Cherished uncle of Jason, Elizabeth, and Christopher, and great-uncle to many. Preceded in death by his K9 companions Astro and Dixie. Retired Clerk for the Cook County Assessor. Gary enjoyed artwork and all music genres, especially opera. He was a longtime parishioner of Annunciata Church and member of the choir.

Visitation will take place on January 6, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th Ln. St. John, IN. 46373. Funeral Services, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Directly at St. Maria Goretti Church (500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN. 46311) where a visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Funeral

Directly at St. Maria Goretti Church
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 9:30 am

Funeral Mass:
St. Maria Goretti Church
500 Northgate Dr.
Dyer, Indiana 46311
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 10:00 am

Interment:
Holy Cross Cemetery
801 Michigan City Rd.
Calumet City, Illinois 60409

Visitation Location

St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474

Map

Visitation Information

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Condolences
"So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I'm glad I got the opportunity to see him and talk to him at the reunion this past September. Prayers and condolences to his family. He will truly be missed. "
- Chris Easley
January 1, 2026 6:14 pm
"Beverly, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Gary as such a fun guy, riding to work downtown on the Yellow coo coo bus. Well he earned his wings and will be missed. As he would say “Rock and Roll”"
- Mary Velez
January 1, 2026 8:26 pm
"Dear family and friends, May I extebd my deepest condolences to all on the death of Gary. I was his Pastir for many years. He was a very good artist and talented person, very kind and fun to know. He was a spiritual and religious person too. May God welcome his servant Gary with everlasting life and Heaven. Thank you Gary for always suppoting Annunciata Parish And "Hooray for Hollywood".. God's Peace and love for you... Fr. Chris Krymski, OSM"
- Rev. Christopher L Krymski, OSM
January 2, 2026 12:40 am
"To Gary's family: I am so sorry for your loss. I met Gary years ago when I rode the "yellow charter bus" to my job downtown. He had a personality larger than life and made our commute to and from work so much fun. I remember when I started attending Annunciata church and seeing him in the choir! What a wonderful surprise that was. May Gary rest in eternal peace."
- Rosanna Zicca
January 2, 2026 7:06 am
"Duane, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Gary. My condolences to you and your Family. May Gary R.I.P. 🙏"
- Valerie
January 2, 2026 2:19 pm
"Gary was a classmate in both elementary school and high school. Was a very talented person and a friend. He will be missed by many. RIP Gary"
- Robert Joseph Ceriale
January 3, 2026 9:03 am
"Duane and Bev- sympathies from your old neighbors, the Simmons family, on 114th. May your good memories send you strength at this time. Gayle"
- Gayle Simmons Ziolkowski
January 3, 2026 12:25 pm
"My condolences to the family. May memories bring you comfort. "
- Catalina M Torres
January 4, 2026 7:48 pm
"Bev and Duane I just saw that Gary passed on Facebook tonight.So sorry for your loss. Lots of memories when you all lived in Jeffrey Manor back in the sixties & our parents were friends. My dad John was Garys Godfather.I used to see Gary sometimes at Annunciata or in the neighborhood. He was always so friendly & upbeat. May the Lord welcome him home. God bless you both on the loss of your brother. Deepest condolences."
- Chris Garcia ( Serbasing)
January 8, 2026 12:10 am
Candles Lit
"May you rest in the peace of the Lord with your Mom and Dad, Gary. We've missed your artistic input for many years now. "
- Karen M Pietrusinski
January 1, 2026 4:43 pm
"Rest in Peace Gary - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers "
- Sharon Kwiatkowski
January 2, 2026 8:45 pm
"Rest in Christ's peace, Gary. "
- Andrea Castrejon
January 3, 2026 7:25 pm