Josephine M. Willems

1934 - 2018

Josephine M. Willems obituary, 1934-2018, San Antonio, TX

BORN

1934

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, Cemeteries & Crematories

1700 SE Military Drive

San Antonio, Texas

Josephine Willems Obituary

March 9, 1934 - August 3, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Josephine M. Willems announces her passing on August 3, 2018. On August 22, 1953 she married William D. Willems; they were together 48 years. Preceded in death by her husband William, an infant daughter at birth, Daughter Barbara Jane (Willems) McCord; parents Noel & Anna Janvier; brothers Henry Janvier & Noel Janvier Jr. Survived by four sons Paul (Pat), Michael (Melissa), Arthur (Beverly) & Ben (Gaye); one daughter Mary Ann (David Colonna); Daughter-in-law Margie Willems; ten grandchildren Bill & Dan Willems, Jennifer Willems, Kelsey & Jared Willems, Austin & Tyler Willems, Randy & Dustin Colonna & Kimberly Ogg; ten great grandchildren Eleyna & Madison Ogg, Vivian, Dannielle, Nathan & Catherine Willems, Natalie & Kailie Willems; Van & Kai Colonna; two sisters Sister Anita Janvier SSCJ & Sister Frances Cabrini IWBS, extended family and friends.
Visitation at 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Mission Park Funeral Chapel South, 1700 S.E. Military Drive. Mass at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 17, 2018 at St. Leonard's Catholic Church, 8510 S. Zarzamora Street with interment to follow at Fort Sam National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road.
For personal acknowledgment you may sign the guest book at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section.

Published by San Antonio Express-News on Aug. 12, 2018.
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Virginia Freimarck

August 15, 2018

Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May the soul of our faithful departed sister,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.

With our deepest sympathy.

Richard & Karen Evans and Family

August 14, 2018

Deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved mother. Don't worry, she will always be with you. God bless you. Much love,
Scarlett, Terry and AJ.

August 13, 2018

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5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, Cemeteries & Crematories

1700 SE Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78214

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10:00 a.m.

St. Leonard's Catholic Church

8510 S. Zarzamora Street, TX

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1700 SE Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78214

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