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Josephine T. Cornwall Obituary
She was born July 16, 1920, in St. Charles, the daughter of Camiel and Bertha (DeClerck) Lievrouw. She was married to Carl Burns and later to Royal "Timber" Cornwall.
She worked at Seymour of Sycamore, retiring after 26 years of service. Josephine was a member of the Women of the Moose in Sycamore and various bowling leagues, including bowling on the Chicago Title and Trust team. She was a semi-professional baseball player during World War II with the "Lady Elgins" team. Josephine loved cats and will be missed by her faithful pet cat, Dale.
She is survived by her children, Pat (Judy) Burns of Wisconsin, Gail (Sabas) Knighton-Soto of Sycamore, Dave (Paula) Cornwall of Hinckley, Kathryn "Wisa" Kemnitz of Sycamore and Dan (Diane) Cornwall of LaSalle; 11 grandchildren, Vicki, Jeff, Craig, Brenda, Caron, Steve, Krystal, Kcee, Travis, Cassandra and Jacob; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Madeline Maddelein of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands; one grandson, Dylan; and two brothers.
Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore, with Pastor Gary McKee officiating. Burial will be at River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia.
Her visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Butala Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established for Mrs. Cornwall in care of Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-895-2833. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.
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December 13, 2009
Wisa, girls and family. I no longer live in the area, but still read the Chronicel. Gary and I just saw you at BigLots a few weeks back. We both send our condolences and love to you all. It has been 15 years since we lost Dad, 8 since mom joined him. God speed to you all.
Love Jo & Gary Harris
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December 11, 2009
Mark (COOLER) Clucas
Nancy Ruback
December 11, 2009
Kathy and family,
My heart goes out to you at this time. Your Mom was a hard working woman and we spent many years with the Seymour work staff. I pray God will give you strength to get through this loss.
Clifton & Patsy Chesser
December 11, 2009
Kathy, so sorry for your loss. Jo was a true pleasure to have known for so many years. Loved her fruit cakes. Will miss her at Lightning. This is so hard at this time of year, dad has been gone two years on the 14th.
You and the family are in our thoughts.
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Lisa ODonnell
December 11, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of Granny Jo... I know my girls will miss her immensely. She was a "crazy" part of my life for so long, and I will never forget her and her rye bread!! Love and hugs to Kathy, Krystal, Kcee, and their babies....
Auntie Lisa
Michelle Cadie Clinton Carraher and Family
December 10, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tammie Slusher
December 10, 2009
Kathy, Krystal, Kcee she will be miss!if u need any thjing just call!!
December 9, 2009
Kathy,
Verl & I are saddened to hear of your mom passing away, but she sure lived an active fun life. Good sense of humor and made great bread for Verl at Christmas, he enjoyed working at Seymour with her. Great lady.
Verl & Margaret Groth, Genoa, Il.
Colette Groves
December 9, 2009
Kathy, Krystal, Kcee,and family;
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Granny Jo. We loved her, she was truly one of a kind! We had not seen her for awhile, but she was always in our thoughts.
Our sympathy & Love,
Jim, Colette & Shay
Kris Burns
December 8, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Josephine's passing. She was something else! I was honored to have her as my grandmother in law even though it was only for a short time.
Glenna
December 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike Rodriguez and Theresa McGowen
December 8, 2009
Kat and family so sorry to hear of Granny's passing. Was a joy to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Krystal Kemnitz
December 8, 2009
My Granny Jo was a rowdy old bird. To know her was to love her! It has only been days but feels like forever already! She will be greatly missed by all.
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