Jill M. Lear, 72, of Huntley, died peacefully, November 9, 2021, at Journeycare after a graceful, courageous battle with cancer.
Visitation will be on Sunday, November 14, 2021, from 11am until the 1pm memorial service all at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. The 1pm service will also be on facebook live starting at 1pm https://www.facebook.com/defiorefuneral/
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to
JourneyCare Hospice Foundation https://journeycare.org/donate/- or
Foundation for Women’s Cancer https://www.foundationforwomenscancer.org/support-us/donate/.
Jill was born July 17, 1949, in Chicago, the daughter of Ervin and Lorraine Sperath. In October of 1971 she married the love of her life Rodney C. Lear. The Couple met in college and have been together for over fifty years. She was very active in the schools with PTO, she was a member of the American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary and enjoyed a good glass of wine. Jill’s family was her everything, she loved her lake life and time spent with her family. Jill’s smile could light up a room and brighten anyone’s day. she was kind, generous, fun loving and would do anything for anybody. She will fondly be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Rod Lear, her children, Lori (Ben) Miller,Tina (AJ) Catalanotte, and Marty (Maggie) Lear and by her seven grandchildren, Tyler, Nathan, Ryan, Drew, Teagan, Connor, and Molly. Jill is also survived by her cousins, Kathie, and Mary Jane.
Jill was preceded in death by her parents.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Rod and family - we are so sad to hear of Jill's passing. We will always cherish our fun times together in St. Maarten at OBBR, playing LCR and talking Cubs Baseball! Jill will always be remembered as an amazingly special woman who we were blessed to have known. Rod - we pray your 50+ years of warm memories with Jill bring you peace. God Bless - Andi, Mark and Spencer
Rod and Family. We are saddened to hear of Jill’s passing. Heaven’s gain and earth’s lose!!! She was a special gal and will be missed by more people than you can imagine. We made many memories since our high school days at Resurrection. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!! Tim and Jeanne Crawford
. The lake just won’t be the same without Jill. We will miss all the laughs we had talking on the deck. Rest In Peace Jill.
Oh Rod, I'm saddened to hear of your loss. Jill was such a wonderful lady and I enjoyed her company for so many years at the Delavan Club. Judy was also very fond of Jill. She will be greatly missed by her many friends. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Only time will lessen your grief but she will always be with you in spirit. Be well my friend, sincerely, Art
She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in the family.
It was My honor to be a friend of Jill she just made you feel welcomed and yes, her smile did light up the room. Living in Sun City and hanging out at Jameson's you come across a lot of great people and Jill was one of them. The day she told me about her cancer I went home and just cried because I lost two good friends to the same cancer and I knew she would not survive this and her time on this earth would not be long. All I can say we all will miss her she had a gentle way about her and you knew she cared about you and what was going on in your life. My God hold you in his arms, God Bless you Jill my you rest in peace.
We had many laughs and good times with Jill playing our poker group. She was a sweet lady and will be missed. Our condolences and prayers for you Rod and your family. I wish we would be able to attend but are in Ariz.
We enjoyed our times with Jill in Huntley and St. Martin. She will be missed but she will be fondly remembered
Rod, Rod, We will miss Jill very much. Sorry to hear of your loss. She shall be missed very much. Stella and Joe Broz
The longest relationship we've had from Oyster Bay since we became owners and met the Lears shortly thereafter. Jill; along with Rod were, have been, and will always present in our hearts. May God comfort the entire family.
Rod and Family, we are so devastated by Jill's passing. She has been a dear friend to us for over 50 years. We will always cherish our memories of times together. John and I considered Jill our friend and sister and our children thought of Jill as a second mom. How very lucky we were to have those special years with her in our lives. We are sending you all our heartfelt sympathy and prayers that your grief will lessen in time. We love you, Jill. May you rest in peace, dear one. Peggy & John Farrell
We will miss seeing Jill's smile and her bubbling personality. god bless
Rod and Family, our most sincere condolences to you on the passing of Jill. May she rest in peace.
We are so sorry to hear of Jill’s passing. She was a kind and generous friend. We will miss her greatly.
Dear Rod and family, I didn't know Jill very well but we had several nice chats at the Delevan Club pool and she was such a lovely person. Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss.
Rod and Family: So sorry to hear about Jill. We will remember her pleasant personality and beautiful smile. Thought and prayers are with all of you.
Please accept our condolences on the passing of our friend. From Oyster Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten.
Rod and family - we are so sad to hear of Jill's passing. We will always cherish our fun times together in St. Maarten at OBBR, playing LCR and talking Cubs Baseball! Jill will always be remembered as an amazingly special woman who we were blessed to have known. Rod - we pray your 50+ years of warm memories with Jill bring you peace. God Bless - Andi, Mark and Spencer
Our deepest condolences to Rod and family. We didn’t know Jill & Rod well, but enjoyed our dinners and wine by the pool when we visited out friends at the Delavan Club. Jill was such fun to be around. We know how much she will be missed!
Rod please accept my sincere condolences on Jill’s passing. Fond memories of QC and one special reunion I got to share with the Lears until 4 am or so. Spend as much time as you can with family and friends during the holidays. It helps a bit ….
Rod, This is Mary Jo Shaughnessy, another QC grad and Jim Cremen told us about Jill. I am so sorry. Jill was full of life, and always had a smile to share with those she knew, or even those she did not know that well; she was a welcoming spirit. I am sorry for your loss and wish you and your family my best. Sincerely, Mary Jo