Irene M. Boskovich
Irene M. Boskovich “Cub”, age 97, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020. Born May 21, 1923 in Argo, IL. Lifelong Summit resident. After the death of her husband, Sam Boskovich, she moved to Bethlehem Woods Retirement in LaGrange Park. She graduated from St. Joseph Nursing School in Joliet. She was a nurse for 40 years until her retirement. This past October, as one of the oldest alumni, Irene was the Grand Marshall at Argo High School homecoming centennial celebration, and had the privilege of participating in the coin toss at the football game. She loved the cubs, playing pinochle, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her 5 children: Fred (Sara), Sandy (Gary) Kauffman, Nancy (Ed) Cogswell, Sam Jr. (Jackie), Kent (Candy), 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rush Memory & Aging Project are appreciated (https://www.rush.edu/giving-rush/ways-give-rush-university-medical-center). Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside. Info: (708) 352-6500
I would like to extend my sincerest sympathies to the entire family on the loss of a great Lady. She was a neighborhood icon and certainly the go to person when you were sick. I can still remember the phone number after all these years. Again, so sorry for you loss.