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Josephine Botello Obituary

Botello, Josephine (Herrera) (Vargas) Late of South Chicago, passed away March 6, 2019. Beloved wife of Frank P. Botello for 64 years; loving mother of Betty Jean "BJ" (Thomas) Gerlich, late Frank V. (Lucia) Botello II, JoAnna (Don) Botello-Lynch and Jacqueline "Jacki" (André) Botello Baskett; cherished grandmother of Kevin (Casondra), Sabrina (Christopher), Elisa (Jose Leonéi), Jessica (Joseph), Frank III, André, Santiago, Lucia, Martín (Ivette), Christopher, Keenan, JuliAnna and Jacob; adored great-grandmother of many. Dearest sister of Susie Herrera Vargas Flores and several other siblings who preceded her in death; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Josephine was a homemaker, a seamstress, a building proprietor and a member of Guadalupanas. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. Funeral services Friday, March 15, 2019 8:45 a.m., prayers from Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to St. Michael Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association in Josephine's name (http://act.alz.org/goto/Josie) would be appreciated. 773-731-2749 www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 13, 2019.

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March 18, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family. Keep the fun memories alive in your heart and the comfort from God's word.
A.C

March 18, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family. Keep the fun memories alive in your heart and the comfort from God's word.
A.C
John 6:40

FDR

March 16, 2019

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May you draw close to God during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

FG Rich

March 16, 2019

we are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the Vargas Botello family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14

Z L

March 16, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

March 13, 2019

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.

Dacia G New York

March 13, 2019

My condolences goes out to your entire family at this very difficult time of grief. May your wonderful memories bring you alot comfort as well as smiles to your faces. God promises at Jeremiah 29:11,12 to give us strength. May those words also help to ease your pain.

March 13, 2019

Sincere condolences to the family. When someone you love, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace, Hosea 13:14.

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Mar

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Elmwood Chapel & Crematory - East Side

11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Mar

15

Funeral service

8:45 a.m.

Elmwood Chapel & Crematory - East Side

11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Mar

15

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Michael Church

IL

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Elmwood Chapel & Crematory - East Side

11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

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