Josephine Calkins

Josephine Calkins

Josephine Calkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 18, 2007.


Josephine Calkins, nee Luzzi, beloved wife of James J. Calkins; loving mother of Tina (Peter) Bria, James (Susan) and Joseph (Michele) Savino, Richard (Dora) and Michael (Lori E.) Calkins and Deborah (Ronald) Stuckwich; cherished grandmother of 20; proud great-grandmother of six; dearest sister of Mary Driscoll, Tony (Marie) Luzzi and the late John (Virginia) Luzzi; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from the Robert J, Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park to Sacred Heart Chapel at Oak Forest Hospital. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com

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November 21, 2007

Jill Hays posted to the memorial.

November 19, 2007

Mary Ellen Winkelman posted to the memorial.

November 19, 2007

william malczyk posted to the memorial.

Jill Hays

November 21, 2007

Jim - I just heard about Jo and am so sorry for your loss. She was a very special person. I will miss her. My heartfelt condolences.

Jill at Koppermill

Mary Ellen Winkelman

November 19, 2007

Jim,

Our prayers are for you and your family at this time and for the the repose of the soul of your beloved Jo.
Mary Ellen nd Bob Winkelman

william malczyk

November 19, 2007

Jim I was so sorry to hear about you wife. I am in Arizona and unable to stop by. She will be in prayers

Joann Trauscht

November 19, 2007

Dear Jim & Joe,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jo will be missed. Our condolences and prayers go to Jim (Jo's Husband) and both your families.

Pete & Joann Trauscht

Kris Minarsini

November 18, 2007

To Jim and Family -

We're so sorry about Jo's passing. She was a wonderful woman and we'll miss her. Please take care of yourselves and each other during this sad time.

Kris & John

Phil Bizar

November 18, 2007

Jim and Joe,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. My condolences to both of you and the rest of your family.

m maslanka

November 18, 2007

Our prayers and sympathy to all of Josephine's family. Love, Mary Ann (Marmo), Mike, Rosemary, Michelle, and Nicholas Maslanka

Carmen Baglieri

November 18, 2007

Dear Tina, Jim and Joey,
I am very sorry to hear about your Mom. Paulie called to let me know. He's the best. Please forgive me for not being there, we are in Florida until the 28th. Your mom was always good to me, and I will miss her. Please, if you need anything or just want to talk call me...my cell is (708) 341-0054. I will say a prayer for Ma, and all of you. I love you guys and miss you all...Carmie

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