Jerald Slonski, age 73, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in his home.
Jerald was born on March 7, 1950, to the late Julius Frank and Arlene Walstrom Slonski. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and from there he went on to become a Chicago Police Officer. He retired after serving 25 years for the Chicago Police Department. He also served four years as a Marshall County Kentucky Police Officer. He loved reminiscing about old times, fishing, playing Yahtzee, and just having a cold beer sitting on his front porch with a good book. He also loved watching old war movies and he was a history buff.
Jerald is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sherry Slonski, his two daughters, Kristin (Chris) Medina of Algonquin, IL and Jamie (Mike) Cummings of Woodstock, IL, his two sons, Michael (Angela) Slonski of Norridge, IL and Matthew (Kathy) Slonski of Elk Grove, IL, his sister, Sandra (Bernard) Brennan of Chicago, IL, his eight grandchildren, Jacob Slonski, Christopher Medina Jr., Kaelyn Medina, Brook Slonski, James Cummings, Caylie Medina, Mikey Cummings, and Violet Cummings, and many nieces and nephews.
He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/
Visitation will be Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. with a memorial service at 3 p.m. all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Please leave a video condolence by entering your name and click the "Record" button below. You can always preview your video prior to submitting it. Please note that you may receive a prompt to grant DefioreFuneral access to your camera. This is only temporary and will be solely for the duration of recording your condolence message.
Rest in peace Mr. Slonski I enjoyed talking with u at Kristin house for the family Christmas
Gonna miss you Papa Slonski. Thank you for always welcoming me into your home. Love ya Jer ❤️
I am so sorry Jerry has passed. He was quite a guy and will be missed. Maybe he and Larry are exchanging Marine stories. Sending love to all of his family!
Gonna miss you cousin. Didn't get a chance to come visit you down in KY. Say hi to Larry from us.
Our deepest sympathy for our dear friend Jerry! Our deepest condolences to dear Sherry and their beautiful family! Even though the years have gone by and we've lost physical touch, the love, warm and wonderful memories we have with both Jerry and Sherry were never lost! In reading the wonderful writeup of all the beautiful children and grandchildren that Jerry and Sherry have as their legacy, must make them so very proud! Jerry is one of the finest people we know! May Jerry's memory be eternal.
This man teased me like you would not believe….i will forever remember Jerry. I wish I’d listened to my gut to drop by and visit he and beautiful Sherry earlier in 2023. May he rest in peace, thank you Jerry for being YOU!
So sorry for your loss to the Slonski Family. Sherry, my heart breaks for you. Lane had a great time and a great team at Dunham. I cannot believe that has been 40 years ago. Prayers, Lane and Barb Lenz