Jacqueline “Jackie” Shanahan, 54, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, after an 11-month battle with breast cancer.
Jackie was born February 6, 1969, the daughter of Tom and Linda Shanahan. A resident of Crystal Lake, Jackie loved to dance, spend time with family and friends, and soak up the sun and fish while on vacation. She had an infectious smile and laugh, and the unique ability to create and make immediate friendships. Jackie was proud of her son and known to be the most loving and protective mother.
She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
She is survived by her son, Brandon; her parents, Tom and Linda Shanahan; her sister, Shelley Silva; and partner, John Luna. She is also survived by her nephew, Brad; niece, Natalie; grandmother, Betty Heyse; and by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Howard Heyse, Joe Shanahan, and Barbara Day and godmother, Debbie Seeber.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A service will be held immediately after at 8:00 PM at the same location. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her son Brandon’s college education or the Susan G. Komen breast cancer organization.
The DeFiore Funeral Home is assisting the family. For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.
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We are so sorry, we know Jackie fought so hard. Our deepest sympathy to the Shanahan and Heyse families.
I am so sorry for your loss
My forever friend and pink warrior sister. Words will never be enough, but I want to send you strength, prayers, and love to all of Jackie's family and friends during this difficult time. Love you Jackie
A beautiful, funny, loving person, Jackie. Will be so missed. My prayers and thoughts are with her family.
Jackie was a beautiful person inside and out. She was a friend I could always count on. Jackie was always fun to be with and I was blessed to have shared many wonderfully happy times with her over the years. Jackie was kind to me, as well as people she didn’t know well at all…always making new friends. I will miss her very, very much…her smile, her laugh, her friendship, her compassion and that admirable tenacity that she obtained until the end. That girl was amazing!! Love you with all of my heart, Jack ❤️
Jackie was a wonderful person. I am happy to have spent time with her. She will be remembered for her pretty smile, funny personality & caring soul. Thinking of the entire Shanahan family. Love, Laura
Jackie was my friend since 6th grade. We always hooped at her house. Her parents and sister were very nice and very accepting. I'm gonna miss her.
Dear family of Jackie Shanahan. We share are deepest condolences to you all, we can't tell you how sad we feel for your loss. We send you our deepest sympathy, My mom realy like her sweet smile n kindness n love she had to our love one John Luna. May Jackie rest in peace, she is with many whole loved her n have gone home before her. She will be missed. Tagle n Ochoa family.
Jackie you were an absolute joy to know. My sincerest condolences to Brandon, your parents, John, and the many lives you touched.
I'm very sorry to here of Jackie's passing -never have met her but know her father and respect and admire him as a friend --May God Take the best of care for her now-very sorry to Family and Friends