Jean Rydzon (nee Skowronski), age 96. Born September 24, 1920 in Chicago Heights, IL. Passed away March 16, 2017 in Steger, IL where she was a resident for over 60 years. She retired from St. James Hospital, she was a member of St. Francis Assissi Fraternity of St. Liborius Church and Ladies Auxiliary VFW of Steger.
Jean married Joseph Rydzon in New York on September 27, 1943. They were very happily married for 40 years until his death in 1983.
Survived by daughters Joan (Michael) Serafin and Jerilyn (Gerald) Boos; grandsons Joseph (Brook) Boos, Christopher Boos, Eric Boos, Russell Boos, John Serafin and Jeffrey (Ellen) Serafin, granddaughter Maren (Patrick) Lino; great grandsons Gavin Boos and Lucas Boos. Jean will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Visitation, Monday, March 20, 2017 11am until time of service 1pm at. Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Road Steger, IL 60475. Further information 708-755-6100 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.smitsfh.com