Josephine Bogdonas

Josephine M. Bogdonas, 94, of Rockford, Illinois passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 after a short illness.

She was born July 21, 1927, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Theresa (Buzzachera) and Anthony Dall’Osto. Josephine attended West High and worked at J.I. Case Foundry. She met her husband, Edward Bogdonas, at a dance hall in Beloit, WI. She loved dancing, traveling and being with her husband for 70 years of marriage. Josephine was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and Aunt Jo to many relatives.

She is survived by her children, David (Carol) Bogdonas, Jim (Kathy) Bogdonas, Mary (Tom) Platt, Steven Bogdonas, Edward Bogdonas and Therese (Stephen) Labenz; grandchildren, Erik (Holli) Bogdonas, Kristin Bogdonas, Kate (Ryan) Cavanaugh, Lynn (Drew) Witte, Andrea Bogdonas, Nick Bogdonas, Sarah Platt and John Platt; great grandchildren, Riker and Greyson Bogdonas, Owen, Finn and Jack Cavanaugh, Cash, Bodie and Louie Witte; sister-in-laws Bunnie Dall’Osto, Mary Bogdonas and Eunice Dall’Osto; brother-in-law, Edwin Matus and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents; daughter-in-law, Wendy Bogdonas, 4 sisters and 4 brothers.

The family would like to thank Sherrie and Chuck Arnold, Lynn Kiehl, Bunnie Dall’Osto, Janet Nims, Dennis and Joanne Howe, and ProMedica Hospice for their compassion and care.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. located at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1010 Ferguson St, Rockford, IL 61102. Burial will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery following the mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland ProMedica Hospice, 6000 E State St 1st Floor, Rockford, IL 61108.

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