Book of Memories for Jeannine Kay Zellmer

Condolence From Ron Malinowski

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:24:35 EDT

Jeannine, You were a wonderful friend, enjoyed the many Friday din din and the stories you told. Oh, and don't worry it appears on face book people are taking care of the farm for you. :-) Miss you much, Ron

Condolence From Len (N9LEN) & Christine Pollak

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:49:52 EST

Dear Jon, we remember our camping at Starved Rock, fun times! Enjoying the wonderful company, campfire, and food. You have our deepest sympathy. We are so sad. Sincerely, Len & Christine Pollak

Story shared: U-46

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:09:50 EST

Hope all went well with the service. I shared the info with the Ind staff

Condolence From Dave Patton

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:36:57 EST

Jon and kids so sorry to hear this tragic news. I have nothing but fond memories of you and Jeannine -- always smiling, always finding me at conventions to say hi. Please accept our condolences With sadness, Dave and Carol

Condolence From Maynard Johnson

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:43:44 EST

I remember my sister as a little girl playing with our dog Buff on our farm in Indiana. She also had a lifelong love of cats. I know there will be many kittens in Heaven to continue to bring her joy. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jon in this time of sorrow.

Condolence From Frank & Alisa Yeager

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 21:22:30 EST

Jon. We are really sorry for your loss and we are heart-fully going to miss Jeannine. Alisa hit it off with Jeannine when they first met and had a friendship stronger than mother and daughter. Again, Jeannine will sorely be missed.

Condolence From Ruth Beckner

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:32:35 EST

I met Jeannine when I worked at Independence School Bartlett (School Dist U-46 Elgin, IL) where Tammie attended. She started out volunteering and then took the position of teacher asst. I told her with her college background she could do it. She enjoyed working with all the students and loved them all. She enjoyed getting together with staff members for breakfast after she retired. She was a great caring person who will be missed. Jon worked for IBM and helped us be the first school with a computer program for student data way back in the 80's and was always there to help. I shall always be thankful for that Jon.

Condolence From Don and Linda Goredke

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 05:03:53 EST

Jon: Linda and I are so sorry at the passing of Jeannine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this sad time. She will be missed.

Condolence From John & Martha Samuels

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 23:52:41 EST

Jon, I am so sorry to hear of Jeannine's passing. She was always of friendly and loving. She will be missed. I hope you and Dwayne are alright.

Condolence From Annette Swoger

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 23:00:53 EST

Jon, Bob and I are so sad to hear the news about Jeannine. She was a very loving, sweet woman. She is now in the loving arms of the Saviour. Remember the good times and take care of her cats.

Condolence From Margaret (Patla) Esposito WD9EDZ

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 21:33:51 EST

Jon, you and Jeanine are like family to me. I have many fond memories of radio club campouts with you and the family. Once I had started my own family, you became surrogate grandparents to my boys. I will miss Jeanine's happy go lucky smiling face. Know that you have my deepest sympathies and please extend my sympathies to DeWayne and Tammie.

Condolence From Edward & Henriette Patla

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 21:03:35 EST

We have lost a wonderful friend. Jeannine was a smiling and cheerful person who loved to joke and laugh. We frequently camped together with our families at camp outs and ham fests. Our family will miss her.

Condolence From Jeff Ricketts- k5kdx

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:16:25 EST

We will miss her presence at virtually every event the FSAARC put on. I am sorry for your loss, Jon.

Condolence From Millie and Ray Buchichio

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:04:37 EST

Sorry to hear about your wife Jon. .WA9BLP

Condolence From Debbie Patton

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:54:26 EST

So sorry to hear about Jeannine! Warm thoughts heading your way John!

Photo shared: Illinois Radio Group

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:52:57 EST

This was taken in 2000 at Dave Patton's 60th birthday party and includes the Illinois Radio group with Jeannine and John Zellmer.

Condolence From Ginny Jarema - The Joe Jarema Family

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 11:15:45 EST

I've known Jeannine since Tami Jo & Joey were in Chapel St. Preschool. So many, many memories from Hot dog lunches at Pioneer to Friday am Bowling leagues. One we used to laugh about was the 1st snowy day of the season. We'd send the kids off in mismatched gloves & mittens. We would go shopping & buy our supply of hats & gloves for that winter & then out to lunch, vowing to start earlier the next year. Jeannine would always help out - whether it be by doing or just being a 'sounding board'. She was always a great friend with a kind, kind heart. Jeannine, you'll be deeply missed - I'll treasure the memories.

Condolence From Tom Dettman

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 08:32:22 EST

So sorry to hear of your loss, John. Jeannine was remembered with a moment of silence at the V.A.R.A. meeting last night. Your friend Ken gave a talk about Jeannine for the group. She was remembered fondly in Elgin area Amateur Radio circles. I hope that God gives you strength in the days ahead.

Condolence From Ken Piletic - W9ZMR

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:03:36 EST

Jeannine, my very good friend of many years - I have many fond memories of frequent visits and "Din-Din" suppers with Jeannine, Jon, DeWayne, and Tami. Besides the personal visits, we also had "on the air" get-togethers as Ham Radio Operators. I remember, Jeannine, your lending your former Call Sign "KA9BOI" to the Packet Radio Community world-wide as a Digipeater Identification. In Alma we continued to communicate by radio under your new callsign, W5MEW. When I bought my "winter home" in Alma, we were able to re-instate the "Din-Din" suppers almost every week at the local restaurants. I will miss the great conversations and visits with a great person. "88" de Ken, W9ZMR

Condolence From Pat Hopkins

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:54:54 EST

Jeannine was always the most upbeat person I ever knew. Always helpful and kind with everyone. She had a kind and gentle heart and always willing to spend the time listening to you life stories and or concerns. We will miss her presents but not her memories of the times we shared in her company at any event. Always the best Ham's Ham and helpful.

Condolence From Harold Mowery

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:34:50 EST

Judy and I met Jeannine & Jon at a campground in Elkart, Indiana last summer. I hadn’t seen Jeannine for about 26 years. We had a great time visiting and planned to meet again this year. I thank God he let us have this time. I will miss her.

Condolence From Jon Zellmer husband and life partner

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:15:20 EST

Jeannine loved to go camping. we had just purchased a newer motor home after an electrical problem caused a fire. Our first and second trips were to hers and my 50th high school reunions. We also visited our daughter Tami in Davis Junction, Il. Jeannine fell on a wet kitchen floor 2 days before new years and broke her kneecap The first surgery failed to fix the kneecap and a second was performed last Tuesday. Tuesday night she developed a blood clot and passed away Wednesday morning. I miss her very much.

Photo shared: Zellmer.jpg

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:40:59 EST