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June Oko Obituary

Oko, June Ann (nee Phillips) Age 82, passed away Monday, November 4, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, a lifelong resident of Romeoville retiring in 1992 from the Valley View School District 365U after 25 years of service. Loving mother of Barbara (Rick) Monroe, Barry (Pam) Oko, Robert (June) Oko, Ted "T" Oko, Carl (Cindy) Oko and Susan Vrtis; cherished grandmother of Brandi (Tony) Ignoffo, Jamie (Scott) Quinn, Robin Kohtz, Jason (Nicolette) Oko, Brooke Oko, Crystal (Brendan) McNally, Brian (Giavana) Oko, Melissa Oko, Ashley, Mandy and Amber Vrtis; great-grandmother of 10. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Anna Phillips; a sister, Grace Smith; nephew, Fred Ehrl, and her longtime companion, Robert Schuller. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Dr. in Romeoville. Funeral Saturday, November 9, 2013 11:00 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Andrew Catholic Church for a 11:30 a.m. Mass. Services conclude at the church, cremation rites to be accorded. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 preferred.

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Published by Herald-News on Nov. 6, 2013.

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November 18, 2013

November 18, 2013

Grandma June, May the Lord bless your house, and Bless us all from Heaven and touch every one of us as you loved everyone here on earth as you did when you were here. We will be missed. May God Bless your family as well. In Jesus Name we Pray. AMEN. JASON, NICOLETTE, CLARISSA, AND JALINDA

Dave Hennessey

November 7, 2013

What a wonderful lady. A true asset to the community and the school system. RHS.

Susan Leonard/Cross

November 6, 2013

My deepest sympathy to her family. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to know June, she was a great lady with a generous and beautiful spirit. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I think she will be dancing in heaven as she watches over you.

teddy oko

November 6, 2013

my loving mother will be missed but in our hearts ever day ahead love you mom

Becky Brannock

November 6, 2013

June Bug you touched my heart in so many ways. Your one Special Lady. I will cherished the memories we shared. Remembering you always!

teddy '' T '' oko

November 6, 2013

my mom was the most caring and loving mother her boy could ever have.mom thanks for being there for me.i will be there some day with you.for now mom gorest in peace with your mom-dad &sister.i will see you ever day by looking up and you looking down and you will say thats my boy.mom i love you cant wait to see you friday and ever day after that XO

Mike (Kady) Caponigro

November 6, 2013

RIP June!!!

Kady Davalos

November 6, 2013

Sorry to hear of your passing. Such a sweet and spunky lady. You will be missed by many. Off to the next step in your journey. Peace be with you now June. Tell my daddy hello!!!

Melissa Martino

November 6, 2013

RIP June. Never got the chance to meet you, but felt like I knew you. You are so loved by many.

Mark Levine

November 6, 2013

June was such a sweet person. She spread her sunshine and love every day. I am so glad I was lucky enough to be touched by her spirit. May peace and love blanket her family the same way that June did.

susan vrtis

November 6, 2013

Mom, My Best Friend, i know your journey on Earth has ended, and now your my "Angel Mother" up in Heaven

Marci Downey

November 6, 2013

I am so happy that I had the opportunity to know June. She was always a positive and loving person. I will also remember her as one of our group of "Maguire Sisters". May we sing together in heaven some day.

Deneen Laibl

November 6, 2013

Sending my deepest condolences to the Oko/ Vrtis family! I have so many fond memeriries of June. We had some nice talks over the years. She was always smiling and laughing. I know she will be greatly missed by all especially by Sue, Mandy, Ashley, Amber and all her other kids and grand kids! June was loved by many and will always live on in our great memories! Rest in Peace June!

judi furia

November 6, 2013

my loving thoughts to the oko family.she gave alot of love to her children &grandchildren.she left a wonderful legacy.rest in peace love

Barbara Adams

November 6, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family. I remember June from West View when she come into the Library.

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