William F. Jakovac

William Francis Jakovac, age 82, resident of Worth passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Bill was born in Chicago and was raised and cared for by many loved ones. He graduated from Our Lady of the Lourdes Elementary School and then from St. Mel High School. He resided in Burbank for many years. Bill was a very faithful devout Catholic and belonged to St. Albert the Great Parish while living in Burbank. Bill retired from Advertising Metal in Chicago and later worked part time at Jewel. More recently, he belonged to Sacred Heart Parish in Palos Hills where he co-resided in Worth and Oregon, Illinois. Bill loved going to the lake house, the zoo, museums, and movies with his cousins. Daily shopping jaunts on the bus in his neighborhood was another passion. He enjoyed swimming, hobby crafting (especially latch hook), and because of his love for animals, Bill always helped care for the pets he lived with. He also enjoyed doing yard and household work; he would have it no other way.Most of all Bill was a compassionate loving man who enjoyed being with family. Bill will be missed by all his loving family and friends.

Devoted son of the late: William Jakovac, Valley née Martinec Jakovac; dearest nephew of the late Stanley Martinez (Stella), Louise Randa (Frank), Pauline Zucek (Leonard), William Martinec (Audrey); dearest cousin to many Mark Martinec (Ester), James Martinec, Russell Martinec, Terryann Schenk (Ken), Michael Zucek (Lois), Noel Zucek (Maria), Jamie Zucek (Marisa), Deborah Unolt (Barb), Daniel Unolt (Sandy), David Unolt (Debi), Diane Pruitt (Dick), Danette Keeler (Rick), Donna Unolt, Dawn Orpurt (Kurt), Al Kruse (Jackie), Cassandra Unolt (Michael), Daniel Unolt (Courtney), Tom Fink (Jennifer), Matthew Unolt (Rose), Heather Pawlowski, Dylan Pruitt, Sara Wallner (Shawn), Stephanie Keeler (Zachary), Jon Keeler (Jamie), Michael Keeler, Nicole Trehas (Jim), Christina Beuschel (Andrew), Zachary Huff, Elizabeth Huff, Garett Orpurt (Kyla), Grace Schrock (Tate) and the late: William Martinec, Audrey Unolt (John), Fred Randa (Linda). 

Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Sunday, October 11, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, October 12, 2026 9:00 a.m. prayers at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills, IL 60465 to Sacred Heart Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.