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Josephine Martinez Obituary

Martinez, Josephine Loving sister of Richard (Grisel) and Alice (the late Sigfried) Pantoja. Born December 21, 1942 in Chicago, she passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago. She was 68 years old. A lifelong resident of Chicago, Josephine had recently retired from GSA after 40 years of service. Visitation will be Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home, 235 N. Main St., Wauconda. Funeral services will begin on Monday, May 2, with prayers at 9:30 AM at the funeral home followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Transfiguration Catholic Church 348 W. Mill St., Wauconda. Interment will follow in Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. For funeral info. 847-526-2115 or sign the guestbook at www.kisselburgwaucondafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 28, 2011.

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Pollie Greenhalgh

April 22, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Saffareene Gray

October 17, 2011

This is the saddest news I have heard in just returning back to the Midwest. Jo so fondly addresed by her friends was a very positive person. If you were sad she could say the funniest things to bring not just a smile, but full laughter in the midst. Now knowing that I will not be able to find her anywhere to chat about old times is very difficult. May God bless us all, we need it very much. She was indeed a very special peerson and friend.

May 3, 2011

I was lucky enough to live next door to Josephine for many years. I thanked her every day for her beautiful garden that my porch overlooked. We spent many happy hours together planting, watering, weeding... and even sweeping our sidewalks together. She was a dear and devoted woman and I am so sorry for the loss.

Erica Brach Zegarski

Felicia Sullivan

May 2, 2011

May God continue to bless the family and friends during this time of sorrow!

May 2, 2011

There are no words to express the sorrow and loss we feel for Josephine's family. She was a wonderful person and a joy to know. Her years of dedication to GSA was limitless,she always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed.

Martin & Pollie Greenhalgh

Patricia Salinski

April 30, 2011

Josephine was a wonderful and beautiful women. She was a pleasure to know and always had a ready smile for those of us who worked at her home.

David Bernal

April 30, 2011

My heart goes to her family and friends during this difficult time.

Arthur Schlanger

April 30, 2011

I worked with Josephine at GSA for many years and she was a wonderfull persom to associate with. She went about her regular duties and assignments with the utmost confidence and was always a strong contributor to our oganizational efforts.

Bertha Cloud

April 29, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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