Jean Katherine Johnson Cima, 72 of Huntley, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 13, 2012, with her family by her side. ?
She leaves behind an immediate family that will miss her dearly: her husband, Mario A.; her children, Mario J. and Cynara; their spouses Debbie (Minick) and Todd Pierzina, who she welcomed into her family graciously; six grandchildren who she spoiled shamelessly and showered with love; and her brother, Richard Johnson (Delores). ?She is also survived by an extended family and uncountable friends who she touched during her long life. ?Jean attended Augustana School of Nursing in Chicago and enjoyed many facets of nursing, but found her passion in school nursing and worked at Wheeling High School for over 15 years. She raised her family in Buffalo Grove before retiring to Huntley. ?She was always willing to give her time, her attention and her gifts to those around her. ?She and Marty didn't miss their grandchildren's hockey games, piano recitals, baseball games, gymnastics meets or soccer games. ?She never refused a request to help her children, whether it was with gentle guidance, parenting tips or emergency babysitting. ?Her family and friends will miss her so much. ?
Visitation is Thursday, 9/20, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL 60142. ?Funeral service is Friday, 9/21, 11:00 a.m., at Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. ?Burial is Saturday 9/22, 11:00 a.m., at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1111 N Elmhurst Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070. ?In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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I went to Augustana with Jean, but lost touch for many yrs. I too went into school nursing would run into her at our Prof. meetings occasionally could pick up our friendship as if no time had passed. She Karen were the glue that held our graduating class together, always involved in planning reunions sending out pictures email lists to those who couldnt attend. I really respect the person she was offer my deepest sympathy to her family.
I worked with Jean at Wheeling HS. She was not only an exceptional school nurse but also an exceptional human being and a devoted and loyal friend. The human race is diminished by her passing. She helpedcomforted hundreds, perhaps, thousands of teenagers during her career. My thoughts are with her family during this trying time. She truly will be missed by the many people whose lives she touched, including mine.
Jean was Uncle John my moms oldest brothers kid. I read in her Christmas Cards how she was winning the war on cancer. I enjoyed her yearly Christmas Cards talking about the family and her job as a school nurse. Sorry I lost touch in recent years. I am sure as a nurse and mom myself, I could relate to the pride she had in her home and job. I worked with fellow nursing classmates Marge Larsen and Sandra Oakes and they had enjoyed her as a friend. I hope all goes well for her family in the future. I know the mom Jean was, will be so missed and I know she will continue to watch over her family. Say HI to Rich for me and God Bless.
Jean was my little sis at Augustana when we were in school. She was one year behind me at Negaunee High School and I was delighted when she came to Augustana. We were able to get together at Augustana Reunions in Chicago and in the U.P. The last time that I saw her was in Iron Mountain. Jean was all that the above acolades declare -- but, the most memorable thing to me about my little sis was her bubbly personality and her beautiful smile, that crinkled her nose and squinted her eyes. We are told in II Corinthians 57-8 .....to be absent from the body--is to be present with the LORD Jean is now with HIM and I know that I will see her lovely smile again. May you -- her family -- be comforted with the knowledge that you also will be with her again. She has just gone ahead of us. God Bless You.