Josephine R. Goetz
Josephine R. Goetz, age 64, of Burr Ridge, IL; beloved wife of Charles Swinehart for 37 wonderful years; loving sister of Constance (late Bruce) Norman and Marian (Melvin) Butkiewicz; fond aunt of Jessica (Jason) Norman-Hamill, Brittany and Blake Butkiewicz; dear cousin and friend of many. She will always be remembered as a generous and caring person. Visitation Friday, August 8 from 3 to 9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Prayers 9:30am Saturday, August 9 from the funeral home to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange. Mass 10am. Interment Private. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com
I will always remember your beautiful smile and amazing personality. You were a classy woman who cared so much for those around you. Rest in peace my dear.
You were such an exceptionally intelligent, talented and incredibly caring person. We all looked up to you as a role model and loved you so much. Your loss is more than heartbreaking to all of us at work. We will keep your memory alive by staying strong and positive and also continuing your tradition of going the extra mile to show how much we care about one another.
It was an honor and a pleasure to know you and work with you.
I hope it is warm and sunny where you are now…
I have not seen or spoken to Josephine very much in recent years, working with her as a young designer in her early years. I liked her a lot. Her enthusiasm and bright outlook were a joy to be around. I’m so sorry that her life was cut short. And I’m sorry as well, Chuck, that you will no longer benefit from her goodness and kind spirit. I hope you can take comfort in the time you shared with her and the knowledge that she is at peace.
“Your dexterous wit will haunt us long, wounding our grief with yesterday, your laughter is a broken song; and death has found you, kind and gay. We may forget those transient things, that made your charm and our delight, but loyal love has deathless wings, that rise and triumph out of the night. So, in the days to come, your name shall be as music that ascends, when honor turns a heart from shame…O heart of hearts! O friends of friends!” Siegfried Sassoon
I truly miss you my friend.