Eugenia M. Fabich

"Jean"

Age 87, lifelong resident of Joliet passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice inpatient unit surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 21, 2026.  Retired from Joliet Herald News where she was a dedicated employee for many years. Member of Senior Citizen Association- Joliet and was the past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club. Former parishioner of St. Paul the Apostle Church, Joliet. Graduated from SS Cyril and Methodius Grade School, Joliet in 1952, and a 1956 graduate of St. Francis Academy, Joliet. She loved playing BINGO, and in her younger years enjoyed ceramics. Jean found great joy in attending her nieces' and nephews' school activities and sporting events. Above all else she cherished spending time with her family.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joe Fabich; her parents, Eugene and Ann (Nee Tilka) Marciniak.

Survived by her loving sisters, her twin, Dolores Quick, and Theresa (Albert R.) Chamberlin; nephews and niece, Dwayne (Kim) Killian, Brad (Joan) Chamberlin, Michael (Bridget) Chamberlin, Glenn (Bobbi) Chamberlin, Craig (Jennifer) Chamberlin, and Gina Webb; devoted great nephews and niece, Ryan (Erin) Killian, and Casey, Kyle and Dwayne M. Killian, Jake Webb, Emily (Phoenix Bickerstaff) Webb; and many dear great nieces, great nephews, family members and friends. A Special thank you to Dr. Steven Dudek of UIC and Stacey Gerdes of Lightways Hospice for their guidance and exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice or a Mass said in Jean's name would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 from 9:00am until time of prayers at 11:00am. Then proceeding to St. Dennis Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am. Following Mass Cremation Rites will be respectfully addressed.