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https://www.donnellanfuneral.com/obituaries/Jean-Endre-Tuszynski?obId=42373468
Jean lived life with passion, courage, and an undeniable love for the world around her. An avid bulldog enthusiast and life-long breeder, she built an enduring legacy in the bulldog community, celebrating each of her beloved 150 puppies with heartfelt, joyful multigenerational birthday parties. Diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes at age 13, she would go on to graduate New Trier and begin an impressive career spanning more than five decades with NorthShore Hospital, first at Evanston then continuing as the hospital operator for Glenbrook even after going blind in 1979. Her adventurous spirit knew no bounds. Though she lived most of her life without sight, Jean never let that stop her from taking on challenges or experiencing things others would be afraid of, be it leaping off the high dive, water skiing, riding motorcycles, following her favorite bands, or attending her beloved Cubs baseball games – Jean approached life with fearless determination. A fierce poker player, she had an uncanny ability to know her opponents’ hands better than they did, keeping each game exciting.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Marguerite and Peter Endre, as well as her beloved niece Nicole Endre, and the love of her life, her husband Tommy Tuszynski. She is survived by her loving brothers Thomas and Wayne (Kate) Endre, and sister Nancy (Robert) Moody. Though she had no children by blood, her nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Greg) Olson, William Endre, Tricia Jean (David) Wall, Michael (Kristin) Endre, Katie Moody, Molly Jean (John) Clark, and Colleen (Trevor) Boswell, were like her own. She was also a proud great-aunt to their 14 children, Nicholas, Emma, Michael, Olivia, Sarah, David, Brian, Charlie, Tommy, Maddie, William, Ryan Marie, Connor and Charlie Wayne. Along with her many cherished cousins, we will carry forward her memory with love and admiration.
Jean’s legacy is one of love, laughter, and unwavering resilience. She was an inspiration to all. Her adventurous spirit, deep conviction, and fearless approach to life will be remembered and celebrated by each who had the privilege to know her.
Visitation Thursday, May 8th, 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m, Donnellan Family Funeral Services, 10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois.
Funeral Mass Friday, May 9th, 9:45 a.m., St Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois. To virtually attend the Funeral Mass, please scroll down this page. Livestream will begin at Mass time.
Interment private.
In honor of Jean’s life, memorial contributions can be made to Ron Santo’s Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Go Cubs Go!
To read more about Jean and her journey, please click here.
Visitation
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 4:00PM - 8:00PM
Donnellan Family Funeral Home
10045 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077
Funeral Mass
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 9:45AM - 10:45AM
Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish (Saint Joseph Church)
1747 Lake Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
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Peter Watson
Wow this was a true blast from the past. Forgive me if this appears to be either trite or disrespectful, I assure you my intention is neither. Jeannie lived on Washington Avenue as I did. I remember the Post on her front lawn with the sign "Endre" attached. I was the epitome of a Geek, totally without the ability to communicate to girls especially those who were special but unreachable as Jeannie was. Yes she was a crush and probably never knew or suspected. I looked from a distance and whilst she knew who I was I may as well have been ten years old. (Lol - Nancy do youremember me?). I was "Kurt" in American Graffiti, lookin upon Jeannie as he looked at Suzanne Somers in the T-Bird. I moved country and never returned to Wilmette. I didn't know she married Tommy and I didn't know he had passed. I have a sllide somewhere of his silver MoPar and customized Lace paint job. They were 'adults" upon whom I looked and to a great degree envied. Georgia Rawlings was among that group - I have no idea what happened to her. I left the US in 1972 so this biography is all new. How sad that she lost her sight but how good that she retained her'vision' and lived her life to the full. I can't say anything to Tommy so I guess I will just leave Nancy and all Jeannie's friends and relatives with this song which pretty well sums it all up. For us all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ_ccgOkJdI
Go in peace all of you and God Bless our collective happy memories. Peter Watson