Jeanine M. Kulczycki, a beacon of love and kindness, left our world on October 27, 2024, at the age of 63, in Forest Park, IL, after unexpected heart disease.

Born on January 25, 1961, from the west side of Chicago, IL, Jeanine's life was full of love and caring for others.

Jeanine, a proud alumna of Foreman High School's class of 1979, carried the spirit of her youth throughout her life. Her academic journey continued at Northeastern Illinois University. Her professional life was marked by dedication and warmth, with many years in the retail sector, most notably at Jewel of River Forest, where she was a cherished teammate since 2008.

Family was the cornerstone of Jeanine's world. She was the daughter of Diane Kulczycki of Tampa and the late Michael C. Kulczycki. Her siblings, Michael (and Susan), Thomas (and Carolyn), Bill (and Lindy), Jan, Kathy (and Steve), and Dan (and Lori), will remember her as a loving and generous spirit. Jeanine's generosity was also evident in her role as an adoring aunt to her 13 nieces and nephews and 14 grand nieces and nephews, many of whom benefited from her love and caring spirit.

To say Jeanine was loving, generous, and kind, is to speak a truth known by all who were fortunate enough to cross her path. Her life was a testament to the beauty of a spirit unbound by life's challenges. Her love of her years of living in Maui was often reflected in her spirit.

Her legacy is not merely in the memories she leaves behind but in the lives she touched: co-workers, customers, neighbors and friends.

As we bid farewell to Jeanine M. Kulczycki, let us honor her memory by living as she did—with hearts wide open to the beauty of the world and the experiences that await. We can remember Jeanine in the words of a Hawaiian proverb, A Hui Hou meaning "until we meet again"....

In loving memory of Jeanine, please consider a memorial contribution made in Jeanine Kulczycki's name to the Gateway Foundation, Community Division, 55 Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604 either by check or via the Gateway website at https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/donate/. Please scroll down to the 'choose your gift' section.

Further arrangements will be private for family.