Jeannine M. Tassell, 49 of Lake In The Hills, passed away on Tuesday evening, March 4, 2014 at JourneyCare in Barrington after losing her battle with cancer.
She was born January 28, 1965 in Park Ridge, Illinois, the daughter of Louis H. and Katherine A. (Tomasello) Beugnet. She was raised in Norridge and later Schaumburg, graduating from Schaumburg High School in 1983. She attended Harper College and earned her Associates Degree in Nursing. She was united in marriage to Gerald H. Tassell on June 23, 1991 in Streamwood. The couple made their home in Glendale Heights for a time and then Lake In The Hills. Jeannine worked as a surgical nurse at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights for her entire career. She was a very active mother, ever dedicated to her girls and their activities. She enjoyed cooking, was active in a bowling league, enjoyed watching NASCAR, football and hockey, as well as family vacations.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald, her daughters, Lindsey & Lauryn all of Lake In The Hills, her brother, Louis (Bernadette) Beugnet of Roselle, her parents, Louis & Katherine Beugnet of Huntley and her father and mother-in-law, Morton & Barbara Tassell of Schaumburg. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ashley.
Visitation will be from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9th at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and on Monday, March 10th from 9:30 until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. all at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in Saint Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to JourneyCare Foundation or the Lurie Children’s Hospital.
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Dear Lindsey and Lauryn, Hugs to you both! I remember when your mom left you with me as you started kindergarten. She loved you both and was so proud of you! She always enjoyed visiting the room and watching you learn. I will always remember your mom with fondness. She raised 2 amazing daughters! God bless you both! With prayers and thoughts of you! Your kindergarten teacher - Mrs. Coppedge
We were blessed to meet Jeannine early in her adult life and from the minute Gerry introduced her, we loved her. She was so much more than the sum of all her parts and she made all around her shine more brightly. Gerry, though distance eventually separated us, we hold you, your family and Jeannine in our hearts. Peace, Strength and Love.
I am deeply saddened by reading about Jeannine's passing. I had the privilege to become "soccer friends" with her when our daughters played for Huntley Park District years ago (Morgan was my daughter). We sat together and cheered and other times I would run into her either driving somewhere or at Target and Jewel. I just saw her last fall in Target and we talked about the girls and school. God bless the Tassell Family during this difficult time. Gloria, Mark, Lindsey & Morgan Mammen
Our heartfelt condolences to the family on this loss. May God watch over the family during this time.
To the Tassell Family I had the blessing of working with Jeannine on a limited basis at the hospital. She was always smiling and said hi to me when she saw me. A very sweet and kind, patient and understanding woman. May Gods Strength and Guidance be with you all and you are in my prayers.
My deepest sympathy to the Beugnet and Tassell families. Jeannine was a wonderful person and a pure joy. I am so grateful for her kindness and friendship back in the late 1980s, when we met at the White Hen Pantry in Roselle. May God bless both of your families at this time of sorrow. Jeannine is at peace and without pain now.