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Joyce Kofkin Obituary

Joyce Kofkin (nee Stanover) age 86, passed away on December 19, 2015, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the devoted wife of Leonard Kofkin and step-mother of Rob (Cyndi) Kofkin, Scott (Sandy) Kofkin and Lori (Jorge) Catalan. Adoring step-grandmother to Perri (Michael), Ross, Hannah, Zoe, Nicole, Erica and Alexander. Cherished friend of many. Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 1 PM at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 149 W. Main Street (Lake-Cook Rd) Barrington, IL 60010. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joyce's name to Congregation Kneseth Israel, 330 Division Street, Elgin, IL. 60120 or to Michael Joseph Foundation, P.O. Box 564, Barrington, IL. 60011. For information, please contact Davenport Family Funeral Home, 847-381-3411. For online condolences please visit, www.davenportfamily.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2015.

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