Dorothy F. Skrypnyk
Dorothy F. Skrypnyk, , precious child of God, went home to be with “mine Jesus” in the arms of her loving son Johnny in the presence of her daughter Irene, and son James, on Wednesday October 24, 2012. She is the greatest example of Christ’s unconditional, sacrificial love that has ever graced the Earth. She always placed her children’s needs above her own. She was known by many as tender hearted, compassionate and kind. The sun does not shine as brightly any longer, here on Earth, but Heaven has truly become a brighter place. Irene recited the Ukrainian Angel of Protection prayer. She was born in Lviv, Ukraine on Feb. 8, 1923 to the now late Frank and Maria {nee Makszymyszyn} Shemberg. Dorothy was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Chicago. She was the beloved mother of Eugene (Julie) of Antioch, Helen (Bob) Jastrab of Spring Grove, Irene (Bill) Skrypnyk of Lake Villa, James (Linda) Skrypnyk of Chicago, and Johnny Skrypnyk of Lindenhurst; loving grandmother of 10; doting great-grandmother of 18; dear sister of Eugenia Hrynczyszyn of Chicago; the fond aunt of Donna and Irene and great-aunt of Andrew. Dorothy’s husband Dmytro Skrypnyk, daughter Maria Skrypnyk, and grandson Tommy Jastrab preceded her in death. Friends of the family may visit at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. BELVIDERE RD. GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030 on Sun. Oct. 28, 2012 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Mon. Oct. 29, 2012, convening at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 2238 W. Rice Street, Chicago, IL 60622. Interment will follow at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Chicago. For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
I ALWAYS THOUGHT DOROTHY HAD 5 LIVING CHILDREN.
THANK YOU
The atmosphere and the appearance of the room that Dorothy was laid out in was warm and very spiritually uplifting. After all the physical and emotional difficulty she had endured these past several months, Dorothy looked absolutely beautiful and peaceful and at rest in the eternal arms of Jesus. Her make-up and her hair and her beautiful sparkly blue dress made her look 25 years younger. We were truly enlightened and inspired of how wonderfully God takes care of one of His own at death. She looked amazingly angelic.
By allowing Dorothy to leave this earth and all the pain and sorrow she was enduring, to join God in Heaven eternally, should actually light up the SUN even brighter for her remaining loved ones, knowing that she is in a much better place forever.
Every one we spoke to, who knew the story, were truly moved by Dorothy’s peaceful departure to Heaven precisely at the moment her daughter Irene’s lips were gently kissing her mother’s precious face and whispering her Mama’s favorite childhood Ukrainian “Angel of Protection Prayer.” At that very moment, Irene noticed Dorothy slipped away so quietly that her son John, who was at the time speaking to a hospice nurse, even remarked shockingly, “how could I have missed it.” Dorothy was always so thoughtful and considerate of his sensitivity, that she knew, that if he knew that she was dying, he would not be able to handle it. That really genuinely shows just how caring and compassionate Dorothy Skrypnyk’s walk has always been with Christ, always thinking of others before herself even in death.
Also, we were very impressed with the kindness and all the effort of the funeral staff.
John, I’m so very sorry to hear of the recent loss of your dear Mother. Dorothy was a lovely lady. Sadly I didn’t know her very long from 1976-77. The first time I met her, she wasn’t feeling very well but she wanted to meet the young woman that you were bringing home from school everyday. You brought me to her bedside and we talked for quite a while. She liked my british accent, she was so gentle and kind. Every time I came over she tried feeding me, she made me feel right at home.
I’m not going to tell you “I know how you feel” because I don’t. Your loss and grief will be unique to you because your relationship with your Mother was special and unique, and no two people grieve a like even in the same family. I know this after loosing my Husband of 30 years (Feb will be 3 years ago) and my Dad this past January. Grief is very messy and maddening. You are not going crazy, be human, cry and talk as much as you need to.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness and condolences on my Dad’s quest book. It really meant a lot to me. I was glad to see that you’ve found a faith in Christ. He is my only source of strength and my comforter, nothing else will do. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers especially this 1st holiday season and as journey through your own personal healing. May God Bless you all with His Love and Peace.
Please take care of yourself.
Lynne (Farmbrough) Willms