Jennifer R. Nabzdyk, age 42, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, with her family by her side. It is with great sadness that are beloved wife, daughter and sister has died. Jennifer known as "Jen" or "Jenny" died at home in the care of Lightways Hospice. Jen had a long struggle with ovarian cancer for the past 12 years. She is survived by her husband, Thomas E. Nabzdyk of Morris; one son, Michael A. Skiotes of Williamsburg, KY; mother, Marilyn Kay Kern (Ledford) of Morris; brothers, Jeffrey Kern of Channahon, James (Katie) Kern of Minooka; nephew, Cody J. Kern of Milwaukee, WI; nieces, Jena Kern of Channahon, Keely, Coley and Callie Kern of Minooka; great nephew Tommy Prescottand great niece Jayleigh Prescott of Channahon. Also surviving are Jen's uncles, Haven (Jil) Kern, Steve Ledford, Carl Ledford; aunts, Jamie (Armando) Cortez, Carol (Dan) Zeloof; in-laws, Ed and Wendy Nabzdyk; sister-in-law; Jill Nabzdyk of Morris; and her beloved dog "Daisy". Preceded in death by her father, Clyde (C.V.) Kern 2019; grandparents Charles and Delores (nee Cox) Ledford and James and Betty (nee Skioen) Braden. Jen graduated from Minooka High School in 1997 and went on to Joliet Junior College to graduate with a nursing degree. She worked in the local nursing homes and Silver Cross Hospital before her cancer caused her to stop working. Funeral services for Jen will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60431 Monday, August 1st, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor David Gilleland officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 31, 2022, from 1-5 p.m. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park. For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com.