Joellen J. Duehr, nee Jeffords, age 80, beloved wife of Milton "Mitz" Duehr for 61 years. Loving mother of Dawn (Robert) Mollo, Daniel (Lynn) Duehr, and Timothy Duehr. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth (Robert) Bailey, Jakob Duehr, Andrew Mollo, and Heidi (Randy) Finney. Dearest great-grandmother of Siena Bailey and Hadley Finney. Fond sister of the late Paul (Fran) Jeffords and sister-in-law of Helen and Sharon Duehr. Dear aunt to several nieces and nephews.

Retired school teacher from Orland School District 135 and Christian Hills School. She was an inspiration to all of her students, many of whom have gone on to become educators and administrators.

Visitation Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 3-8 PM. Funeral Service Thursday, September 22, 2016 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.

Memorials to Feed My Starving Children or P.A.W.S. preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400