Julie Rae Jones

Julie Rae Jones, 54 of Downers Grove, IL formerly of Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills passed away on Friday, December 30 surrounded by her family. Julie was born November 21, 1968, in St. Charles, Ill.  She married her Husband, Daniel on June 8, 1991. Julie lived in DeKalb Ill. while she raised her four children; Jacob, Evan, Sophie, and Lily until 2013, when they moved to DuPage county. 

She fought cancer with a warrior’s spirit for more than three years. In her last weeks she had many friends, and family by her side. 

The importance of family in Julie’s life cannot be understated. Her five siblings, nieces and nephews stayed in close contact during, and beyond her and her children's upbringing. Julie loved her trips to the upper peninsula of Michigan. Where she, and her family are able to spend a stress-free, fun-filled week. Which has been a tradition since she was a child.

She dedicated her life to not only her family, but many others. Julie was a daycare provider for more than 30 children and dedicated her life to service. She raised her children, and all who she watched with an understanding of kindness, empathy and a keen sense of humor. Working with children was not only a career for Julie, but a passion. She enjoyed spending quality time with them as much as they spent time with her. 

Her and her family firmly believe you will be remembered not only for what you have done, but how you treated people along the way. Julie treated everyone she met with warmth, kindness and affection. We hope you do the same.

Julie will be missed very much, and live through her father, Theophil; husband, Dan; children, Jacob, Evan, Sophie, and Lily; siblings, Michael, Michelle, Anthony, Dan and Elizabeth, many other nieces, nephews, cousins, her in-laws, and countless friends who all loved her immensely. 

A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2023, from 3-9pm at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 Madison St, Willowbrook, IL 60527. Friends will meet on Thursday, January 5, 2023 for a 10am Funeral Mass at Saint Isaac Jogues Church, 306 W 4th St. Hinsdale, IL 60521. 

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to  Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (alexslemonade.org)

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