John F. “Jack” Jaeger, a proud Army veteran of the Korean War and longtime resident of Chicago’s Clearing community, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 25, 2025, just eleven days shy of his 96th birthday. He was the beloved husband of the late Marjorie Graham.
Jack was the loving father of Stephen (Sherry) Jaeger, Barbara (James) Barnicle, Susan (David) Rybicki, Daniel Jaeger, MaryEllen (Armando) Hurtado, and Janice (Rebecca) Jaeger-Vega. He was the cherished grandfather of Allison (Thomas) Loving, Lauren Andrews, Alexander Hurtado, Samantha Andrews, Sam John Jaeger, and Andrew Rybicki. He was the brother of the late Mary Lou (late “Murph”) Seivert and a dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.
A devoted family man, Jack instilled in his children and grandchildren values of curiosity, fairness, integrity, generosity, and adventure. He loved working, cooking, and baking, and he took joy in bowling and golf, even scoring a few holes-in-one. Jack was an active member of V.F.W. Post #6863, American Legion, the Harmony Club of America, and a Gold Circle Member of the V.F.W.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Two Holy Martyrs Parish, St. Rene Goupil Church, from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 12 noon. A procession will follow to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, where Jack will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s name to the V.F.W. Rhine Post #2729, 5858 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60638.