Rosario Castañeda Jundos, 76 of Huntley, died peacefully at her home, with her beloved husband, Antonio, by her side.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 4-8pm, with a blessing at 6 pm, at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00am on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in Huntley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Rosario (Rosie) was born October 5, 1941 in Lupao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, the daughter of Carlos and Emilia Castañeda. She studied engineering at Mapua Institute of Technology and went on to get a degree in Industrial Chemistry at Adamson University in Manilla. While in school, Rosie started working at the Bureau of Mines, where she began her career as a drafter. On January 11, 1968, she married Antonio (Tony) Jundos. They moved to the United States in 1969 where she soon found a job as a drafter at Simmons (Beautyrest) in Munster, Indiana. Much of the work she designed at Simmons is still being used today. When the family moved to Joliet, Rosie was hired as the first woman drafter to work at Texaco Worldwide. Throughout this time, she raised a young family and navigated a new country and culture. Rosie’s true skills and perseverance were showcased when she managed the family business for 18 years in South Holland, Illinois. She learned a new industry and a new customer base and she did it with grace, strength and patience. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Antonio, her children, Elaine (Shawn) Teter, and Roger (Jenny) Jundos and by her three grandchildren, Jack, Journey and Joselyn. She is also survived by her sisters, Leticia (Ross) Valenton, Teresita (Homer) Buñag, Violeta (Manuel) Nabong and Elsa (Epifanio) Sandoval.
Rosario was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, Isagani, Carlos, Jr. and George. For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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My heartfelt prayers & condolences go out to sweet Roses entire family & friends. May God wrap His Arms around Tony, Roger, Jenny, Journey, Joselyn, Elaine, Shaun & Jack during this difficult time. Love & prayers to all of her precious family.
My deepest condolences to the family. To the surviving sisters . Rest in peace po ate Rosie.
Our condolences to the family. We pray God's comfort and peace on your hearts, a peace and comfort that passes all understanding, as you morn the loss of your Beloved and celebrate, with memories, her precious life.
Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I pray that you are surrounded with love and showered with support of friends and family to bring you comfort and peace.
Extending our deepest sympathy and very sorry for your loss. We pray that your faith will give you strength and may God keep you in his embrace at this difficult time.
Elaine and Family, So sorry to hear about your Mom. My sympathy to all. (Julie Arndt's Mother)
We all send our love to you and your family. We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. The CLMS Board
Elaine, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. (Julie's sister)
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family. We wish you all strength and peace.