Passed away in hospice care on Friday, August 5, 2016. Age 75 years. Loving husband of the late Judeen for over 50 years. Loving father of Jay (friend M.J.), Joel and Jill (Kris) Kransel. Loving grandfather of Hannah Koeper. Brother of Robert (Jo) Koeper, and Paula (Richard) Hashek. Brother-in-law of Karen (Ron) Brunner, Mark (the late Kathy) Barta, and Marcia (Dennis) Zigmunt. Jerome is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jerome was a retiree after 35 years of service from Crown, Cork and Seal. Special thanks to the staff at Ruth Hospice for their wonderful care. Additional thanks to the staff, residents, and leadership at Clifden Court for their support, care and companionship during the past three years. Visitation at the Funeral Home MONDAY, August 8, 2016 from 4:00-7:00 PM. Funeral services at 7:00 PM. Additional Visitation Tuesday from 10:00-10:30 AM. Interment to follow Arlington Park Cemetery.