Jolene was born on January 9, 1953 in Princeton, the daughter of Vernon and Myrtle (Davis) Dennison. She married James A. Chalupnik on September 22, 2006. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2011. Jolene was employed as a CNA, retiring from Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Prophetstown. She loved spending time around her pool, gardening, and her Yorkies Angus, Myrtle and Louie. Jolene was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and loved lighthouses.
Survivors include one son, Brian (Becki) Strike of Prophetstown; two sisters, Verna Lee Sheffler of Tampico and Barbara (Clare) Burke of Peoria; two grandsons, Reece (Autumn) Strike and Noah (Riley) Strike; three step grandchildren, Ryley (Allie Lyons) Gallentine, Rubey (Isaak Shetler) Gallentine and Garrett Gallentine; two great-grandchildren, Weston Strike and Brecken Westpfahl.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Beverly Waite.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements were completed by the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.
In lieu of flowers a memorial is established to Allure of Prophetstown.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
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My family and the Dennisons growing up. I remember Jolene as a little girl. Condolences to her family
Debbie Chapin Yantis
Brian , sorry to hear of your mom’s passing