Jennifer Bostjancic

Jennifer Lynne Bostjancic, 46, of Pekin, died suddenly at her home on May 22, 2023. She was born on March 6, 1977 in Cumberland, MD.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents, William Joseph Bostjancic and Helen (Clise) Bostjancic, the fathers of her children, Mike Dunn and Chuck Williams and a special uncle, Johnny Bostjancic.

For 23 years Jennifer worked as a GNCA at various nursing homes in the area; she had been employed by Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing since 2015. She was a wonderful aide to many nursing home patients who absolutely loved her. She was a very caring person and did so much for so many people throughout her life. She was a true caretaker at heart, caring for her sick family members, including her beloved mother.

She leaves behind her companion, Anthony Steele; three children, Kiersten Bostjancic (Josh Amoroso), Dylan Bostjancic and Chelsae Bostjancic (Natasha Thomas); one grandson, Jamesyn, her absolute world; a sister, Melanie Johnson (Bob); step-father, Robert Scott; special aunt, Cathy Bostjancic who always thought of Jennifer as her angel, and special uncle, John “Uncle Johnny” Clise and numerous other aunts and uncles; nieces, Hali Shriver and daughter, Delylah and Megan Bostjancic and son, Ryker and one on the way and Becca Yutzy; special cousins, Shelbie Miller (Josh) and their son, Grayson, and Sarah Bostjancic and many other cousins; and her three best friends, Gerri Knowles, Christina Butler and Joyce Muir.

Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 2-5 PM at Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Lonaconing. A funeral service will immediately follow at 5:00 PM with Pastor Shawn Shumaker officiating. Inurnment will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery at a later date.