Jeannine F. Domescik, nee Shaffner, 93, of Belleville, IL, born Thursday, March 7, 1929, in St. Louis, MO, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Jeannine was a member of First Baptist Church in Freeburg, IL. A majorette and graduate of East St. Louis High School in 1947, Jeannine met Edward Domescik at First Baptist Church in East St. Louis youth group and married on June 25, 1948. Jeannine was a line cook in District 175, and a receptionist at Rosewood Nursing Home. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. If you knew Jeannine, you knew LOVE. Family and friends were her life. She had an abundance of hugs and kisses for all she spent time with. She instilled moral values in her children, gave unconditional love in her word and deed with her joyful spirit and smiling eyes. She was the biggest fan of all her family’s athletic events, concerts, plays, and awards ceremonies. She was blessed and gifted by God with a beautiful soprano voice and had the opportunity to sing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Billy Graham Crusade. Her ultimate fulfillment in life was to uplift and support her family. Even in her last days, her radiant smile and laughter brought joy to all those surrounding her. We will miss our magnet of love that drew us all from far and near.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Edward Domescik
- Parents: John V. and Agnes B., nee Schmulbach, Shaffner
- Brothers
- John “Jack” Shaffner
- Donald Shaffner
- Sister: Dorothy Mae Cusack
Surviving are her:
- Children
- Brett (Lynn) Domescik of Riverside, OH
- Pamela (David) Proctor of Greenwood, IN
- Keith (Karen) Domescik of Belleville, IL
- Matt (Carol) Domescik of Fairview Heights, IL
- Kaye Suryk of Belleville, IL
- 14 grandchildren
- 16 great-grandchildren
- Dear nieces & nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Freeburg, IL or the Food Pantry and donations made payable to First Baptist Church in Freeburg, IL.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Brandenburg officiating. Private Interment at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL.
Live Stream: Her service may be viewed starting at 11:50 am through the Kurrus website live stream link.
14 Comments To "Jeannine F. Domescik"
#1 Comment By Danny Phillips On October 1, 2022 @ 2:19 am
In Her walk with our Lord she gave everyone she met a patient and consistent love. In the many hours she shared with me that moved me closer to the realization of a living Savior I will always be thankful.
#2 Comment By Gloria and Ron Barbre On October 2, 2022 @ 9:17 am
Jeannine was full of love and kindness. She was always making others happy. We didn’t know about her singing background. We would have loved to hear how it came about.
#3 Comment By Craig and Toni Ennis On October 2, 2022 @ 7:34 am
Our Sincere Sympathy to Brett, Lynn and family. We are sorry to hear about your mother and may God comfort and bring peace to each of you.
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
#4 Comment By Laura Jones On October 2, 2022 @ 10:57 pm
I am so sorry. I knew some of her wonderful kids from Baptist Camp.
#5 Comment By Jim and Melissa Hatton On October 3, 2022 @ 8:05 pm
Prayers to the Domescik family.
#6 Comment By Bruce Aud On October 4, 2022 @ 11:51 am
Keith, your mother was such a truly lovely woman and her Christian love is so evident in you. I’m so happy that I got to meet her and hear her sing!!! I’m positive that she has been rewarded with eternal life in the kingdom of heaven and that the two of you will once again join together in the musical celebration of our loving God. God’s blessings to you and your’s, buddy…
#7 Comment By Brenda (Hudson)Ravenscraft On October 4, 2022 @ 2:32 pm
She was truly a woman who Loved deeply. God and everyone he created. I will always have very fond memories of her . A very special one was a summer at Lake of the Ozarks. When her and your family came and spent a few days with your aunt Julia. I was staying with your aunt at that time and we had a wonderful time I’m sure you guys are too small to remember but that is always in my heart and my memory bank. And her beautiful voice. I could go on about many things but you already know them all you’re in my thoughts and prayers Love you all
#8 Comment By Nancy Stancil On October 4, 2022 @ 4:27 pm
Condolences to the family, especially Keith and Matt. So sorry for your loss. Hold all those lovely memories in your heart and she will always be with you!
#9 Comment By Jeanne Van Hoose On October 4, 2022 @ 8:52 pm
There are not enough words to express how much love Jeannine showered so naturally on all of us.
She always had that beautiful smile and that angelic voice. To hear her and Dorothy sing in the choir one of their duets was such a treat!
She was always genuinely interested in what was happening in your life and if you needed special prayer, fear not, she was there to make sure those special prayers were said.
Jeannine’s family was most important to her and I never heard heard her raise her voice in anger to her children or to Eddie.
And I can tell you I spent a lot of time @ that house! And that couldn’t have been easy. You all know Brett- right? Lol!
Yes, I was her personal hairdresser that came to her house.
Yep, that’s how important she was! Make no mistake about her state! Lol!
Seriously, The Domescik’s we’re like family to mee, growing up in the First Baptist Church Family.
I feel very fortunate that the family we were renting an apartment from when I was 8 years old, invited me to go to Sunday School one Sunday.
It changed my life.
I love this family❤️
Jeannine you will be missed but you will be United with Eddie, Dorothy, Your Mom, Don and other loved ones. It will be a glorious reunion🙏❤️
#10 Comment By Greg and Connie Vick On October 4, 2022 @ 10:50 pm
She was an amazingly beautiful spirit who loved everyone! As a young boy and through manhood, I loved her dearly! I have no doubt at all, that she’s with our Lord!!
Prayers for the Lord’s peace and comfort for every member of her beautiful family!!❤️🙏
#11 Comment By Beverly Markezich On October 5, 2022 @ 8:54 pm
Our hearts go out to you for the loss of Jeannine. Jeannine was such an important part of our youthful days at First Baptist and always a wonderful friend to my mother, Barbara. I also loved hearing Jeaninne and Dorothy’s duets in that beautiful church. The three of them were members of the Alice Dunbar Circle for probably 70 plus years!! I was blessed to attend a meeting with them a few years ago and I treasure that memory also. Always smiling and so gracious. May she rest in peace and may you be left with many comforting memories.
#12 Comment By Joyce Walton On October 6, 2022 @ 9:50 am
Keith (Karen) and Matt (Carol), Sorry to hear about your mother if you need anything let me know. Take care of the rest of family, and hope everyone has a safe trip back home. Thanks for always being there for me. Joyce Walton 618-398-6493.
#13 Comment By Lynn Toorigian On October 6, 2022 @ 9:15 pm
Jeannine, you will be missed greatly by your children, their spouses, family and friends! I knew how special Jeannine was the moment I met her…. She was so natural, she had a gifted loving nature and cheerful smile. This spirit was felt by all those who met her!
I felt comfortable talking with her and always … when leaving her home she said “I love you sweetheart”……great memories will remain in our hearts ♥️ forever! 🙏🏼 Thank you!
#14 Comment By Marian Morris On October 10, 2022 @ 7:12 am
To Keith and Matt,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.
Marian & Mike Morris