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Obituary: Jill J. Brdecka, 76, of Northbrook

Jill J. Brdecka (nee Jorgensen), 76 of Northbrook, Il passed away peacefully at Elevate Care of Riverwoods. Jill was born November 12, 1943 to Robert and Dorothy (nee Meade) Jorgensen. She enjoyed solo racing her Chevelle named "Jennifer" in the 1970s, she loved her recreational motorcycle riding, she was a singer and a guitarist in a band with her brother and sister called "Dichotomy," she raised her two boys on her own and she loved being silly. She was a junior mints fiend. She and her husband John enjoyed frequent trips to the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Jill is survived by her loving husband of 32 years John, beloved children; Doug Walker, Britton (Sarah Chrystal) Walker, David (Lara) Brdecka, Laura Brdecka, her siblings; Brian (Robin) Jorgensen, Deirdre (Phil) Ralston, Meade (Dorothy) Jorgensen, grandchildren; Soloman Chrystal, Jack Brdecka, Shaun Walker, many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.

A Celebration of life service will be held Friday November 6, 2020, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Inurnment will follow immediately after the service in the Cremation Garden of St. Francis.

In accordance with the Illinois public gathering restrictions, anyone that attends is expected to wear a mask and observe social distancing.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Northern Illinois Funeral Services, Inc. at (847) 833-2928.

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