Jeremiah Pyne Wauconda, Illinois Obituary

Jeremiah Pyne

Jeremiah “Jerry” Pyne, August 5, 1930 - March 1, 2019, 88, a rare, marvelous, giving ,golfing, scotch drinking, fun curmudgeon loved by many. Raised on the South Side of Chicago (Go White Sox!) by Jeremiah T. Pyne Jr., Alice Mash Dickover, Grandmother Mary Whalen, Dee Dee and Len McCraig. Jerry proudly served four years in the United States Air Force. He married Elizabeth Ann Trout while stationed at Palermo Air Force Base in New Jersey relocated back to Chicago then moved to Wauconda where he resided for 61 years. He was a founding member of the Church of the Holy Apostles (Episcopal). Adored, loving father of James (Cathy Kirk) of Racine, WI, Stacey (Rod Petersen) of Island Lake and Kevin (Bridget Werner) of Wauconda. Proud Grandfather of Shauna and Patrick Pyne, Kendra Villareal, Andrew Breen, Melissa and Mariah Petersen and Connor Pyne. Spectacular “Beepa” to Neveah, Niya and Patrick Pyne Jr., Alexander Pyne Schatzman,Isiah Morones, Brooklyn and Annalia Villareal, and Natalie and Noah Janzen. Hopefully greeting him at heaven’s gate is his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth (Betty) his brother friend, James Hartman and every single person he loved that has already made this journey. Services will be held on Saturday, March 9 at the Church of the Holy Apostles, 26238, Illinois Route 59, Wauconda. Visitation will take place from 10 - 11 am, followed by a funeral service at 11 am. Immediately following, all are invited to join the family at a Celebration of Jerry Open House at Westridge Banquet Hall, 628 East State Road (Rt.176), Island Lake. Donations in Jerry’s memory can be made to the Church of the Holy Apostles.
August 5, 1930 - March 1, 201908/05/193003/01/2019
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Lynda Gunther
March 7, 2019
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Jayne Evol
March 6, 2019
Smiling, Crying, Laughing, Crying, Sweet Memories: 50+ years we have loved each other, remembering the wonderful moments we've shared, from childhood through adulthood, you cared for me , watched over me and loved me unconditionally. Your love will always be with me an... Continue Reading
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Jayne Evol
March 6, 2019
Let us not forget I named my girl, Rachel after Betty. Rachel Elizabeth.
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Lynn Betsy and Carol
March 6, 2019
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Cheryl
March 6, 2019
My heart goes out to the family! Longevity is certainly a blessing, and death at any age is too soon. God knows the pain we experience when we lose our dear loved ones. He even views death as an enemy! (1 Corinthians 15:26) God will soon eliminate this enemy, and no on... Continue Reading
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March 5, 2019
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Roy Breen
March 5, 2019
To me, Jerry was the embodiment of 'mensch'. Always high honor, integrity and most importantly respect.
Jerry modeled being NON-Judgemental. Though Jerry might disagree (strongly) about a position he ALWAYS demonstrated a willingness to let the 'other side' say their ...
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Paula Stevenson
March 4, 2019
Jerry and I had something in common, not just relatives but Paw Paw Lake. The memories we both had of the lake although a couple of decades apart involved the same people and that created an undeniable bond. We grew closer with every story and I will surely miss him an... Continue Reading
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Andrew Breen
March 4, 2019
To me, he is and always will be the measure of a good man. I will miss him dearly. I hope the same indelible mark left on me has been left on others. May we meet again on the next go 'round. And, don't worry, we'll always have baseball.