Have the most fantastic birthday and decade ever!!! Celebrate every moment! My Chicago experience would not have been the same without you. Your warmth, kindness, and fun make you a wonderful friend.

Have the most fantastic birthday and decade ever!!! Celebrate every moment! My Chicago experience would not have been the same without you. Your warmth, kindness, and fun make you a wonderful friend.

Where did you first meet Jill?
Lucky for me we worked together when I first moved to Chicago. She was my first Chicago friend. I wouldn’t have made it through that first winter without her!

Lucky for me we worked together when I first moved to Chicago. She was my first Chicago friend. I wouldn’t have made it through that first winter without her!

What are your best memories of Jill?
There’s too many to count! We’ve had so many amazing times at Cubs games, weekend festivals, Glamarama, trip to LA, great restaurants, Ravinia, watching March Madness, visiting my daughter and me in Oklahoma. The list goes on and on!!!

There’s too many to count! We’ve had so many amazing times at Cubs games, weekend festivals, Glamarama, trip to LA, great restaurants, Ravinia, watching March Madness, visiting my daughter and me in Oklahoma. The list goes on and on!!!

Share a toast to Jill for her 60th Birthday
Happiest of birthdays to you! May this decade bring happiness, adventure, and fun. Here’s to living every moment to the fullest.

Happiest of birthdays to you! May this decade bring happiness, adventure, and fun. Here’s to living every moment to the fullest.

Share some ideas for Jill to enjoy in her next decade around the sun!
Do the things you love, travel and explore near and far, learn something new, enjoy your friendships and the people who celebrate you.

Do the things you love, travel and explore near and far, learn something new, enjoy your friendships and the people who celebrate you.

Cheers to a great decade ahead Jill! ????????????????

Cheers to a great decade ahead Jill! ????????????????

Where did you first meet Jill?
I met Jill through Marie Devlin…can’t remember the exact moment but had to be in some fun social bar situation!!!

I met Jill through Marie Devlin…can’t remember the exact moment but had to be in some fun social bar situation!!!

What are your best memories of Jill?
Weekends in Michigan having great life discussions accompanied by lots of laughter.

Weekends in Michigan having great life discussions accompanied by lots of laughter.

What are your funniest memories of Jill?
Jill, Barbie, and I were ‘over served’ at the G&L fireman’s bar and ended up at my house eating popcorn ???? as if it was the last meal we’d ever eat.
One morning up in Michigan after a fun day at Lisa’s, Jill was hosting a group for brunch the next day and we didn’t get to her house until late the night before. She kept asking me if she could sleep late and I’m ‘bitching’ at her to get up and get moving. To her credit, it was a lovely brunch!!!

Jill, Barbie, and I were ‘over served’ at the G&L fireman’s bar and ended up at my house eating popcorn ???? as if it was the last meal we’d ever eat.<br /> One morning up in Michigan after a fun day at Lisa’s, Jill was hosting a group for brunch the next day and we didn’t get to her house until late the night before. She kept asking me if she could sleep late and I’m ‘bitching’ at her to get up and get moving. To her credit, it was a lovely brunch!!!

Share a toast to Jill for her 60th Birthday
I wish you good health, fun adventures, and many joyful moments spent in the company of those you love. May God bless you and keep a watch over you as you enter this decade. ????????

I wish you good health, fun adventures, and many joyful moments spent in the company of those you love. May God bless you and keep a watch over you as you enter this decade. ????????

Share some ideas for Jill to enjoy in her next decade around the sun!
Keep traveling, be open to new experiences, and prioritize time with people who bring you joy. Happy, happy 60th birthday Jill.

Keep traveling, be open to new experiences, and prioritize time with people who bring you joy. Happy, happy 60th birthday Jill.

Happy 60th Birthday Jill!!

Happy 60th Birthday Jill!!

Where did you first meet Jill?
I am pretty sure that I met Jill through Marie Devlin originally. It may have been to play volleyball together. However we met it was the beginning of a lot of fun times!

I am pretty sure that I met Jill through Marie Devlin originally. It may have been to play volleyball together. However we met it was the beginning of a lot of fun times!

What are your best memories of Jill?
Jill and I had a lot of fun in Chicago and traveling. I especially remember her kindness when we went to New Orleans for the first of what would be many trips to Jazz Fest. I had just lost my dog Cody and Jill and I had so much fun in NOLA, which was so appreciated during a sad time. We have had lots of laughs over the years, plenty of great adventures and silly times!

Jill and I had a lot of fun in Chicago and traveling. I especially remember her kindness when we went to New Orleans for the first of what would be many trips to Jazz Fest. I had just lost my dog Cody and Jill and I had so much fun in NOLA, which was so appreciated during a sad time. We have had lots of laughs over the years, plenty of great adventures and silly times!

What are your funniest memories of Jill?
I think some of our fun experiences in NOLA - whether it was with cute boys we met or crazy antics by other jazz fest folks were belly laughing worthy. As I was looking for some photos I realize we also had some pretty good dance parties too!

I think some of our fun experiences in NOLA - whether it was with cute boys we met or crazy antics by other jazz fest folks were belly laughing worthy. As I was looking for some photos I realize we also had some pretty good dance parties too!

Share a toast to Jill for her 60th Birthday
Jill - I hope that the coming Decade brings you so much joy, happiness, laughter and good times with cherished family and friends.

Jill - I hope that the coming Decade brings you so much joy, happiness, laughter and good times with cherished family and friends.

Share some ideas for Jill to enjoy in her next decade around the sun!
Keep up your fun travel and adventures! It is good for the soul!

Keep up your fun travel and adventures! It is good for the soul!

Jill and I have been friends for over 35 years. She is one of the most authentic and real people I know. She is a fiercely loyal friend who is there for you through thick and thin. She is a selfless friend who truly cares for you and your family. Jill is always up for an adventure or for a conversation over a glass of wine.

Jill and I have been friends for over 35 years. She is one of the most authentic and real people I know. She is a fiercely loyal friend who is there for you through thick and thin. She is a selfless friend who truly cares for you and your family. Jill is always up for an adventure or for a conversation over a glass of wine.

Where did you first meet Jill?
I met Jill at U of I. We were in the same Tri-Delt pledge class and became fast friends.

I met Jill at U of I. We were in the same Tri-Delt pledge class and became fast friends.

What are your best memories of Jill?
I have so many memories of times both big and small spent with Jill. All of the fun times in our apartment at U of I. Jill's love of sleep is well known and in college her bedroom was always pitch black so that no daylight would get in and wake her. Jill loved to cook since college. Jill would be cooking a full meal - baked chicken, avocado (she was the first person I knew to eat avocados!), rice and vegetables - while the rest of us were eating mac and cheese and cookie dough! Our epic Rose Bowl trip which we refer to every time we are together! Our trip to Hawaii - me almost missing the flight; Jill waking at 3am to ride a bike down a volcano and seeing someone on the trip fall off the cliff; and hitting every beach on Oahu and Maui. Thirty plus years of Tri-Delt Christmas lunches which Jill always plans for us to meet at a hip trendy restaurant! Going to homecoming at U of I (Jill drove) and deciding that no one was in a condition to drive back so Jill, Pam, Gerry and I slept in the car in a parking garage! Spending hours 'doctoring' our IDs so that we could get into bars on St. Patrick's Day before we were 21. Time spent at her place in Michigan where we sit in our PJs talking for hours over wine, cocktails and iced tea! Shopping at Carson's, Michigan Avenue, Lincoln Park or Harbor Country in Michigan - Jill loves the thrill of finding a bargain! But the best memories have been the conversations covering anything and everything - careers, families, celebrity gossip, books, travels, hopes and dreams.

I have so many memories of times both big and small spent with Jill. All of the fun times in our apartment at U of I. Jill's love of sleep is well known and in college her bedroom was always pitch black so that no daylight would get in and wake her. Jill loved to cook since college. Jill would be cooking a full meal - baked chicken, avocado (she was the first person I knew to eat avocados!), rice and vegetables - while the rest of us were eating mac and cheese and cookie dough! Our epic Rose Bowl trip which we refer to every time we are together! Our trip to Hawaii - me almost missing the flight; Jill waking at 3am to ride a bike down a volcano and seeing someone on the trip fall off the cliff; and hitting every beach on Oahu and Maui. Thirty plus years of Tri-Delt Christmas lunches which Jill always plans for us to meet at a hip trendy restaurant! Going to homecoming at U of I (Jill drove) and deciding that no one was in a condition to drive back so Jill, Pam, Gerry and I slept in the car in a parking garage! Spending hours 'doctoring' our IDs so that we could get into bars on St. Patrick's Day before we were 21. Time spent at her place in Michigan where we sit in our PJs talking for hours over wine, cocktails and iced tea! Shopping at Carson's, Michigan Avenue, Lincoln Park or Harbor Country in Michigan - Jill loves the thrill of finding a bargain! But the best memories have been the conversations covering anything and everything - careers, families, celebrity gossip, books, travels, hopes and dreams.

What are your funniest memories of Jill?
After we graduated college we decided we needed to become more cultured so we bought tickets to a Shakespeare play. We felt very sophisticated in our 3rd row seats. We were quite stunned when there were several nude scenes with the male actors!! We had no idea that this version had nudity. That was the last Shakespeare play we went to!!

After we graduated college we decided we needed to become more cultured so we bought tickets to a Shakespeare play. We felt very sophisticated in our 3rd row seats. We were quite stunned when there were several nude scenes with the male actors!! We had no idea that this version had nudity. That was the last Shakespeare play we went to!!

Share a toast to Jill for her 60th Birthday
Wishing you the happiest of birthdays Jill! Your friendship is a treasured gift. My wish for you is a lifetime of happiness, good health, friendship and more adventures. May you have many perfect days!!

Wishing you the happiest of birthdays Jill! Your friendship is a treasured gift. My wish for you is a lifetime of happiness, good health, friendship and more adventures. May you have many perfect days!!

Share some ideas for Jill to enjoy in her next decade around the sun!
Continue your trip of the month club!! Continue your lifelong love of learning - you've mastered cooking, pickleball, horseback riding, sailing and sewing - what's next?? Keep yourself surrounded by your friends both old and new.

Continue your trip of the month club!! Continue your lifelong love of learning - you've mastered cooking, pickleball, horseback riding, sailing and sewing - what's next?? Keep yourself surrounded by your friends both old and new.

Happy birthday!!! Wishing you an amazing birthday and year!????

Happy birthday!!! Wishing you an amazing birthday and year!????

Where did you first meet Jill?
I believe it was in the middle of the intersection of Diversey and Halsted when a spontaneous mid-traffic bongo drum performance broke out.

I believe it was in the middle of the intersection of Diversey and Halsted when a spontaneous mid-traffic bongo drum performance broke out.

What are your best memories of Jill?
Fun birthday celebrations, winning every prize drawing during an all-day NCAA basketball watch-a-thon, beach volleyball, dressing as as The Incredibles for Halloween, countless vacations, spa days!

Fun birthday celebrations, winning every prize drawing during an all-day NCAA basketball watch-a-thon, beach volleyball, dressing as as The Incredibles for Halloween, countless vacations, spa days!

What are your funniest memories of Jill?
When she met Bavel? What? Pavel?,,huh?…, wait, what’s his name again? Bob?.. oh Pavel!…in New Orleans. Tapping boys butts at Durkins. Trying dirty martinis for the first time at Trump Tower…. “How have I not known about these?!” Finding Jill soundly sleeping with a ringing alarm clock on her chest.

When she met Bavel? What? Pavel?,,huh?…, wait, what’s his name again? Bob?.. oh Pavel!…in New Orleans. Tapping boys butts at Durkins. Trying dirty martinis for the first time at Trump Tower…. “How have I not known about these?!” Finding Jill soundly sleeping with a ringing alarm clock on her chest.

Share a toast to Jill for her 60th Birthday
May you have fun, happiness, love, laughter plus plenty of potato chips and French onion dip, chocolate bars and milk, and port wine in your next decade!

May you have fun, happiness, love, laughter plus plenty of potato chips and French onion dip, chocolate bars and milk, and port wine in your next decade!

Share some ideas for Jill to enjoy in her next decade around the sun!
Travel, relax, eat great food, drink delicious wine, read good books, try new things, sleep in.

Travel, relax, eat great food, drink delicious wine, read good books, try new things, sleep in.

Jill has been a dear friend of mine for over 35 years. We have laughed together, cried together, celebrated together and mourned together. Jill brings energy and authenticity to every situation and is truly a trusted and reliable friend. Happy 60th, Jill!

Jill has been a dear friend of mine for over 35 years. We have laughed together, cried together, celebrated together and mourned together. Jill brings energy and authenticity to every situation and is truly a trusted and reliable friend. Happy 60th, Jill!

Where did you first meet Jill?
I first met Jill at U of I, specifically at Tri Delta. She was in a different pledge class, so we met through mutual friends in the sorority. She was the brainiac of the group - majoring in computer engineering, but still managing many memorable nights out and always finding time for friends.

I first met Jill at U of I, specifically at Tri Delta. She was in a different pledge class, so we met through mutual friends in the sorority. She was the brainiac of the group - majoring in computer engineering, but still managing many memorable nights out and always finding time for friends.

What are your best memories of Jill?
We have so many! Living together at 2660 N Orchard in Lincoln Park was one of them. Our themed house parties always turned out even better than we hoped. Yakzies and The Burwood Tap. Our Pita Pockets orders on speed dial. Weekend adventures to Wisconsin, including an overnight in a Kenosha parking lot. Vacationing together in Ixtapa and a vicious bout with sun poisoning. My first trip overseas to London and Paris. Easter Sundays with her family in Lombard culminating with egg wars. Annual Christmas luncheons. Sharing our cancer journeys. Weekends in Michigan - both in Lakeside and Fennville. Visiting Savannah and checking out The Landings. And most recently a wonderful trip to Carmel. Jill is always up for adventure. I can't wait for more fun times ahead.

We have so many! Living together at 2660 N Orchard in Lincoln Park was one of them. Our themed house parties always turned out even better than we hoped. Yakzies and The Burwood Tap. Our Pita Pockets orders on speed dial. Weekend adventures to Wisconsin, including an overnight in a Kenosha parking lot. Vacationing together in Ixtapa and a vicious bout with sun poisoning. My first trip overseas to London and Paris. Easter Sundays with her family in Lombard culminating with egg wars. Annual Christmas luncheons. Sharing our cancer journeys. Weekends in Michigan - both in Lakeside and Fennville. Visiting Savannah and checking out The Landings. And most recently a wonderful trip to Carmel. Jill is always up for adventure. I can't wait for more fun times ahead.

What are your funniest memories of Jill?
I think it has to be the night we spent in the Kenosha parking lot. We had gone to a friend's lakehouse for the weekend and had a great time boating, waterskiing, grilling out and cocktailing. For some reason we decided to drive back to Chicago that night. Jill was driving, and we were not in agreement as to whether we should be driving home. Finally, Jill decided to call a truce and pulled into the parking lot at the Kenosha mall. She put the car in park, and we slept there until sunrise. We weren't really speaking to each other at that point, so there was no discussion. We still laugh about that night and are thankful we survived.

I think it has to be the night we spent in the Kenosha parking lot. We had gone to a friend's lakehouse for the weekend and had a great time boating, waterskiing, grilling out and cocktailing. For some reason we decided to drive back to Chicago that night. Jill was driving, and we were not in agreement as to whether we should be driving home. Finally, Jill decided to call a truce and pulled into the parking lot at the Kenosha mall. She put the car in park, and we slept there until sunrise. We weren't really speaking to each other at that point, so there was no discussion. We still laugh about that night and are thankful we survived.

Share a toast to Jill for her 60th Birthday
Happy Birthday, Jill. Thank you for all the love, support, adventure and laughter during the last 35+ years. You are loved more than you know. Celebrate and keep looking forward. May you have many happy and healthy years ahead.

Happy Birthday, Jill. Thank you for all the love, support, adventure and laughter during the last 35+ years. You are loved more than you know. Celebrate and keep looking forward. May you have many happy and healthy years ahead.

Share some ideas for Jill to enjoy in her next decade around the sun!
Keep traveling. Keep challenging yourself. Meet new friends. Stay connected to old friends. Live. Love. Laugh.

Keep traveling. Keep challenging yourself. Meet new friends. Stay connected to old friends. Live. Love. Laugh.

???? Happiest of Birthdays, Jill! ????

???? Happiest of Birthdays, Jill! ????

Where did you first meet Jill?
Jill was an account executive at Visa and I was an assistant. This was many moons ago!

Jill was an account executive at Visa and I was an assistant. This was many moons ago!

What are your best memories of Jill?
She is definitely the definition of a good and true friend. She will enjoy your corny jokes as well as sharing her own corny jokes. She is interested in current events (including celebrity gossip!) And anything that might push her a little out of her comfort zone. We shared a trip to Asia (Hong Kong and Thailand) and she became part of the family! My relatives still ask about her and when she will be back for another visit! She was a friend who showed up to support and care for me during the hardest times of my life and I will never forget her fierce loyalty and unconditional love.

She is definitely the definition of a good and true friend. She will enjoy your corny jokes as well as sharing her own corny jokes. She is interested in current events (including celebrity gossip!) And anything that might push her a little out of her comfort zone. We shared a trip to Asia (Hong Kong and Thailand) and she became part of the family! My relatives still ask about her and when she will be back for another visit! She was a friend who showed up to support and care for me during the hardest times of my life and I will never forget her fierce loyalty and unconditional love.

Share a toast to Jill for her 60th Birthday
Wishing you a birthday filled with all the love you deserve! May your next 60 be filled with more laughs, and fulfillment of more of what your heart desires! 60 is just a number because your heart will always be 25! Love you, my friend!

Wishing you a birthday filled with all the love you deserve! May your next 60 be filled with more laughs, and fulfillment of more of what your heart desires! 60 is just a number because your heart will always be 25! Love you, my friend!

Jill and I have been friends for many, many years...I think almost 30 now. She is a wonderful friend, traveling partner, and fellow foodie. Jill is also very thoughtful...just a few examples - she volunteered her Michigan place so I could think and take a break. She also came to New York to help me unpack my new condo, hang pictures, and get me organized...that's a true friend!

Jill and I have been friends for many, many years...I think almost 30 now. She is a wonderful friend, traveling partner, and fellow foodie. Jill is also very thoughtful...just a few examples - she volunteered her Michigan place so I could think and take a break. She also came to New York to help me unpack my new condo, hang pictures, and get me organized...that's a true friend!

Where did you first meet Jill?
I met Jill when Kari Kinder invited me to join a ski trip to Jackson Hole. I sat between Jill and Kari on our outbound flight and Jill immediately started giving me grief - informing me that she hated Notre Dame, taunting me as I tried to keep up with her speed-reading of the same Grisham novel, and generally dishing out a high level of light-hearted harassment. A strong start for our friendship...

I met Jill when Kari Kinder invited me to join a ski trip to Jackson Hole. I sat between Jill and Kari on our outbound flight and Jill immediately started giving me grief - informing me that she hated Notre Dame, taunting me as I tried to keep up with her speed-reading of the same Grisham novel, and generally dishing out a high level of light-hearted harassment. A strong start for our friendship...

What are your best memories of Jill?
There are seriously too many to count. Our trip to Africa is a standout memory, along with our US Open Tennis traditions - discovering Honey Deuces and watching tennis champs up close (Serena wanted to wish you a happy birthday too...see below). So many tasty restaurant adventures (especially Flex Mussels and Barbuto). Also, the winter Friendsgivings in Michigan are great memories of times with good friends.

There are seriously too many to count. Our trip to Africa is a standout memory, along with our US Open Tennis traditions - discovering Honey Deuces and watching tennis champs up close (Serena wanted to wish you a happy birthday too...see below). So many tasty restaurant adventures (especially Flex Mussels and Barbuto). Also, the winter Friendsgivings in Michigan are great memories of times with good friends.

What are your funniest memories of Jill?
Our Jambalaya contest is one - Jill swore her Jamabalaya was better than mine, and we decided to have a cook-off with friends. I think they tactfully called it a draw...let's just leave it at that.

Our Jambalaya contest is one - Jill swore her Jamabalaya was better than mine, and we decided to have a cook-off with friends. I think they tactfully called it a draw...let's just leave it at that.

Share a toast to Jill for her 60th Birthday
I wish you good health, abundant happiness, and plenty of cake and champagne - enjoy your birthday day, month, and year!

I wish you good health, abundant happiness, and plenty of cake and champagne - enjoy your birthday day, month, and year!

Share some ideas for Jill to enjoy in her next decade around the sun!
Follow your instincts and your heart, and enjoy the journey...wherever it takes you! Travel, enjoy great friends and great food, and don't forget to keep laughing...

Follow your instincts and your heart, and enjoy the journey...wherever it takes you! Travel, enjoy great friends and great food, and don't forget to keep laughing...

Jill has one of the biggest hearts and is always asking about me and my family and she truly wants to know. She loves an adventure, and loves to learn something new. She jumps right in, no matter if it is golf, restaurants, or a new place to visit. She enjoys to shop, especially if there is a bargain! She is a dear friend and I am so glad we are doing more together as we get older. I am excited to celebrate into the next decade together!!

Jill has one of the biggest hearts and is always asking about me and my family and she truly wants to know. She loves an adventure, and loves to learn something new. She jumps right in, no matter if it is golf, restaurants, or a new place to visit. She enjoys to shop, especially if there is a bargain! She is a dear friend and I am so glad we are doing more together as we get older. I am excited to celebrate into the next decade together!!

Where did you first meet Jill?
I met Jill at U of I and specifically at Tri Delts. We hit it off immediately and enjoyed many late night chats usually over a bowl of popcorn.

I met Jill at U of I and specifically at Tri Delts. We hit it off immediately and enjoyed many late night chats usually over a bowl of popcorn.

What are your best memories of Jill?
One of my favorite memories together is our trip to the Rose Bowl with Terese. We were in LA for a week and enjoyed everything we could possibly do in that time. Johnny Carson, Universal Studios; multiple restaurants, the parade; the actual game; minor fender bender, New Years Eve party, and more. We represented Illinois, wearing orange and blue at all of these outings and people would stop us to ask if that was the only school in the state because Illinois fans were everywhere. We just laughed the entire week together.

One of my favorite memories together is our trip to the Rose Bowl with Terese. We were in LA for a week and enjoyed everything we could possibly do in that time. Johnny Carson, Universal Studios; multiple restaurants, the parade; the actual game; minor fender bender, New Years Eve party, and more. We represented Illinois, wearing orange and blue at all of these outings and people would stop us to ask if that was the only school in the state because Illinois fans were everywhere. We just laughed the entire week together.

What are your funniest memories of Jill?
On that Rose Bowl trip we went to a New Years Eve Party and we were dancing on a table that was starting to buckle and started to lean over to fall down. We did not miss a beat, we kept dancing like nothing was falling and as a matter fact it added to the dance moves.
We also had another fun night dancing on elevated surfaces. Jill joined me for my sister in laws bachelorette bar crawl party and once again we found ourselves dancing on the bar to "Girls Just want to have Fun"

On that Rose Bowl trip we went to a New Years Eve Party and we were dancing on a table that was starting to buckle and started to lean over to fall down. We did not miss a beat, we kept dancing like nothing was falling and as a matter fact it added to the dance moves.<br /> We also had another fun night dancing on elevated surfaces. Jill joined me for my sister in laws bachelorette bar crawl party and once again we found ourselves dancing on the bar to "Girls Just want to have Fun"

Share a toast to Jill for her 60th Birthday
Here's to the next decade of celebrating friendship, shopping, eating, naps, health and happiness! I look forward to many more adventures into our Go Go years! Happy 60th Birthday! Love You!

Here's to the next decade of celebrating friendship, shopping, eating, naps, health and happiness! I look forward to many more adventures into our Go Go years! Happy 60th Birthday! Love You!

Share some ideas for Jill to enjoy in her next decade around the sun!
Continue enjoying new activities and travelling to new places. Continue to build upon your friendships both old and new. Continue to light up the room with your beautiful smile! Continue to be YOU!

Continue enjoying new activities and travelling to new places. Continue to build upon your friendships both old and new. Continue to light up the room with your beautiful smile! Continue to be YOU!

Anytime I am with Jill it is guaranteed there will be laughter and potentially silliness! She so curious that she can talk anyone and is up for trying anything. She loves to shop for a deal, put on a cute skirt, eat a great meal and take a refreshing nap. She is cheerful and positive with a huge empathetic heart. I love her dearly and so very grateful for our friendship.

Anytime I am with Jill it is guaranteed there will be laughter and potentially silliness! She so curious that she can talk anyone and is up for trying anything. She loves to shop for a deal, put on a cute skirt, eat a great meal and take a refreshing nap. She is cheerful and positive with a huge empathetic heart. I love her dearly and so very grateful for our friendship.

Where did you first meet Jill?
I met Jill shortly after I moved to Chicago at a gals dinner at Lalos almost 25 years ago.

I met Jill shortly after I moved to Chicago at a gals dinner at Lalos almost 25 years ago.

What are your best memories of Jill?
Jill & Barbie came on my first date with Clay, 'the Vasa!', coming to Everett's sports games, helping me plant flowers, Friendsgiving in Lakeside, street festivals, hilarity anytime she is with Marie, long walks & talks, making complicated bets at Derby, secret chair discounts, and hours of late night dancing! She came to my house and made dinner for my family.

Jill & Barbie came on my first date with Clay, 'the Vasa!', coming to Everett's sports games, helping me plant flowers, Friendsgiving in Lakeside, street festivals, hilarity anytime she is with Marie, long walks & talks, making complicated bets at Derby, secret chair discounts, and hours of late night dancing! She came to my house and made dinner for my family.

What are your funniest memories of Jill?
She pulled the cord in the handicap bathroom for I don't know what reason, but hotel staff showed up immediately to see if we needed help. She slept through when the train almost left me in in the frozen tundra of Norway. She fell in love with a large metal breadbox at a flea market and hauled it home as her carryon from NYC.

She pulled the cord in the handicap bathroom for I don't know what reason, but hotel staff showed up immediately to see if we needed help. She slept through when the train almost left me in in the frozen tundra of Norway. She fell in love with a large metal breadbox at a flea market and hauled it home as her carryon from NYC.

Share a toast to Jill for her 60th Birthday
May your 60th trip around the sun be filled with love, laughter, adventure, happiness and health.

May your 60th trip around the sun be filled with love, laughter, adventure, happiness and health.

Share some ideas for Jill to enjoy in her next decade around the sun!
Keep being you Jill!

Keep being you Jill!

Jill is hands-down one of the most photogenic people I know! Jill thinks deeply about things. She is always up for a challenge or experience. Our friendship has grown because she takes such interest in my family, which I so appreciate. I have learned a lot from Jill as she is an excellent conversationslist - her fund of knowledge, which spans a wide variety of topics, often amazes me. One thing I’d like to think Jill has learned from me is to wear more skirts as she’s got great legs! ????

Jill is hands-down one of the most photogenic people I know! Jill thinks deeply about things. She is always up for a challenge or experience. Our friendship has grown because she takes such interest in my family, which I so appreciate. I have learned a lot from Jill as she is an excellent conversationslist - her fund of knowledge, which spans a wide variety of topics, often amazes me. One thing I’d like to think Jill has learned from me is to wear more skirts as she’s got great legs! ????

Where did you first meet Jill?
Jan Barnett introduced us when the three of us shared a cab, headed to a Casino Swing party eons ago. Jill mentioned she was leaving the next day for Vegas to attend a 100 year-old Great Aunt’s birthday celebration. Just making conversation, I mentioned this coincidence, as I had just heard from my Mom, who was talking to her dear friend, Margie Gobel, about a 100 birthday party that she was attending in Vegas. And What Do You Know? Jill & I bonded over both knowing 1 in the same - Jill’s Aunt Marge is my Mom’s dear grade school friend, “Margie Goebel”!

Jan Barnett introduced us when the three of us shared a cab, headed to a Casino Swing party eons ago. Jill mentioned she was leaving the next day for Vegas to attend a 100 year-old Great Aunt’s birthday celebration. Just making conversation, I mentioned this coincidence, as I had just heard from my Mom, who was talking to her dear friend, Margie Gobel, about a 100 birthday party that she was attending in Vegas. And What Do You Know? Jill & I bonded over both knowing 1 in the same - Jill’s Aunt Marge is my Mom’s dear grade school friend, “Margie Goebel”!

What are your best memories of Jill?
How we met, Being roomates as 2 new singles in Chicago, traveling to Europe together twice, and Jill becoming a regular guest at The Whalen’s, where she graciously forged such a fun friendship with my Dan & Leo.

How we met, Being roomates as 2 new singles in Chicago, traveling to Europe together twice, and Jill becoming a regular guest at The Whalen’s, where she graciously forged such a fun friendship with my Dan & Leo.

What are your funniest memories of Jill?
Jill & I “experiencing”Christiana in Copenhagen & afterwards thinking it was a good idea to dine in a 5-star restaurant! While we never inhaled ????, our clothing got everyone around us contact high! ????‍????????

Jill & I “experiencing”Christiana in Copenhagen & afterwards thinking it was a good idea to dine in a 5-star restaurant! While we never inhaled ????, our clothing got everyone around us contact high! ????‍????????

Share a toast to Jill for her 60th Birthday
Cheers to a loyal, supportive. caring, fun-loving friend!

Cheers to a loyal, supportive. caring, fun-loving friend!

Share some ideas for Jill to enjoy in her next decade around the sun!
Keep passing on your wisdom & experience, watch more sunsets, eat LESS meat & enjoy the water! ❤️

Keep passing on your wisdom & experience, watch more sunsets, eat LESS meat & enjoy the water! ❤️

Happy 60th, Jill!! ❤️????❤️

Happy 60th, Jill!! ❤️????❤️

Where did you first meet Jill?
I met Jill through the Chicago gal pal network and annual ski trip. She was quick to welcome me to the group!

I met Jill through the Chicago gal pal network and annual ski trip. She was quick to welcome me to the group!

What are your best memories of Jill?
Michigan summer weekends!

Michigan summer weekends!

Share a toast to Jill for her 60th Birthday
Jill, wishing you another several decades of fun and adventures. May you always find happiness, and be surrounded with those you love. Cheers, friend!

Jill, wishing you another several decades of fun and adventures. May you always find happiness, and be surrounded with those you love. Cheers, friend!

Share some ideas for Jill to enjoy in her next decade around the sun!
Surround yourself with places, people and things that make you happy!

Surround yourself with places, people and things that make you happy!

Jill is a friend who flies under the radar. She'll be there when you need her but won't interfere with your life unless you invite her to do so. She's funny, private, curious, adventuresome. When she dresses up and puts make-up on she looks like a movie star!

Jill is a friend who flies under the radar. She'll be there when you need her but won't interfere with your life unless you invite her to do so. She's funny, private, curious, adventuresome. When she dresses up and puts make-up on she looks like a movie star!

Where did you first meet Jill?
I first met Jill at Tri-Delts at University of Illinois. We weren't in the same pledge class and actually became friends more so after college. Lots of adventures, trips and friendships.

I first met Jill at Tri-Delts at University of Illinois. We weren't in the same pledge class and actually became friends more so after college. Lots of adventures, trips and friendships.

What are your best memories of Jill?
Jill and I were both looking at the same house in Lakeside, MI. I let her put in the offer. A few years later, she wanted to sell it and buy the house next door. We rallied a landscaping team of friends and made it look great. At Audrey's wedding, she chowed down the lobster.

Jill and I were both looking at the same house in Lakeside, MI. I let her put in the offer. A few years later, she wanted to sell it and buy the house next door. We rallied a landscaping team of friends and made it look great. At Audrey's wedding, she chowed down the lobster.

What are your funniest memories of Jill?
She did a goofy at MI ReTreat and wore funny grass skirt wear. Going on girls ski trip and getting the "Marlboro" man to give us a ride around the Red Lion bar to see if our friends would notice us with the hottie. Oh, and the teaser horse in Lexington absolutely loved Jill.

She did a goofy at MI ReTreat and wore funny grass skirt wear. Going on girls ski trip and getting the "Marlboro" man to give us a ride around the Red Lion bar to see if our friends would notice us with the hottie. Oh, and the teaser horse in Lexington absolutely loved Jill.

Share a toast to Jill for her 60th Birthday
May God give you for every storm, a rainbow. For every tear, a smile. For every care, a promise. And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life may send, may he send a faithful friend. For every sigh, a sweet song. And an answer for every prayer. Happy birthday! I wish you many blessings.

May God give you for every storm, a rainbow. For every tear, a smile. For every care, a promise. And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life may send, may he send a faithful friend. For every sigh, a sweet song. And an answer for every prayer. Happy birthday! I wish you many blessings.

Share some ideas for Jill to enjoy in her next decade around the sun!
Live. Love. Laugh. Do whatever your heart desires. Life is short so live large. Delta love and Mum.

Live. Love. Laugh. Do whatever your heart desires. Life is short so live large. Delta love and Mum.