Photo courtesy of Tews-Ryan Funeral Home - Homewood
Homewood, Illinois
Aug 31, 1915 – Jan 8, 2014 (Age 98)
Josephine Alberta Moore (nee O'Connor), 98, died January 8, 2014, at Senior Star Memory Care, Romeoville, IL. The beloved wife of the late William F. ("Fran") Moore, she was the mother of Judy (David) Wagner, Kathy (Dick) Vogley, Tim (Carla) Moore, and the late Bill Moore. Jo was the loving grandmother of 12 – Amy Wagner, Brian Wagner, Sarah (Steve) McIlvaine, Andrew (Bridgette) Wagner, Dan (Lauren) Vogley, Lissa (Rod) Tichenor, Amanda Moore, Jacob (Jenny) Moore, Rachel (Ian) Wilson, Guinevere (Meredith Oliver) Moore, Jessica Nicks, and Thomas Moore, and great-grandmother of 15.
Born in Chicago on August 31, 1915, Jo was the daughter of Timothy and Ida (Germann) O'Connor. She worked at the Halsted Exchange Bank in Chicago before marrying Fran, December 11, 1943. They raised their children in Homewood, where Jo worked at Marian Catholic High School and Richard D. Irwin Company and was active in St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, decorative crafts and collecting interesting paperweights. Also, Jo was an avid reader and loved crossword puzzles, and visits from her family. She and Fran traveled extensively after their children were raised.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fran, her son, Bill, and her sisters, Mary (Sister Mary Timothy, SP), and Katherine DeWeese.
Visitation will take place Sunday, January 12, from 3-7 PM, at Ryan Funeral Home, 18022 Dixie Highway, Homewood. Funeral will be on Monday, January 13th 9:30 AM prayers at Ryan Funeral Home going to St. Joseph Church, 17951 Dixie Highway, Homewood for 10:00 AM mass. Interment will be at Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association, or the Angels for Hospice, 747 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440, would be appreciated.
thoughts and prayers for you and your family----when you loose both parents you become an adult---and i still pick up the phone sometimes to call
ginger storch/fees
January 24, 2014 | Crete, IL
I just learned of Jo 's death. I am happy that she and your Dad are reunited and so sorry for the hole you must have in your hearts. She was such a sweet woman and I always admired her. My prayers are with all of you..
Joan Slobig, SP
January 21, 2014
Your Mom and Dad were so special not only to us but to everyone at The Park. They were such an integral part of our lives here for many years. The Profile I wrote on them and their obituaries were put on our board to remember our dear friends Fran and Jo. God bless you all! Phyllis & Nick Garofalo
Phyllis & Nick Garofalo
January 20, 2014 | Olympia Fields, IL
Judy - Sending my thoughts and prayers to you, your sister Kathy, and your brother Tim. I have many memories of watching Fran and Jo and you four kids when we were all a lot younger. May memories hold you tight in the coming months. Love, Sweetpea
Sue Sweeney Crum
January 19, 2014 | Carlsbad, CA
I'm thinking of the Moore's during these difficult days and remembering back to the fun and happier times in the 60s playing with the family. I am grateful for Fran/Jo helping my parents find their house in Homewood.
Harry Goldstrom
January 14, 2014 | Seattle, WA
Judy, you and your family are in my prayer. Your dear Mom now experiences the fullness of life with God and all her family in heaven. May this give you peace. Sr. Santina
January 13, 2014
Hi Judy,
I didn't know your mom but I'm sure she was a wonderful woman; she created you. I've enjoyed getting to know you at the latest reunions.
Melissa
Melissa Wester-diVittorio
January 12, 2014 | Placerville, CA
You and your family have my sympathy Judy. Many of us know too well what a difficult time this is for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Zeller Glandon
January 12, 2014 | Crete, IL
Judy and family, please accept my sympathy on the passing of your mom. May your memories of happier times help you through this difficult period in your lives.
Shirley Guerard Sobkoviak
January 12, 2014 | Plainfield, IL
