Josephine M Petsinger

Passed in peace on December 30th, 2021 at the age of 96 in Elgin, Illinois of old age. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles. She was the loving mother of Jeffrey M. Petsinger, and proud grandmother of Sarah, Joseph and Rachel. Josephine was born on November 13th, 1925 in Chicago to Peter and Mary Kwiatkowski who were first generation immigrants to the US from Poland. She lived on 21st Street in Chicago with her predeceased sisters Casimir and Jean, and her brother Stanley. Josephine worked at Motorola, Inc. where she met her future husband Charles J. Petsinger. Charles and Josephine were married in 1959 and moved to Bloomingdale, Illinois in 1960. On August 23rd 1960, they welcomed their only child, Jeffrey. A short time later, Josephine’s husband Charles was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Josephine’s married life was increasingly defined as a loyal and faithful wife and caretaker for her husband as his disease progressed. Josephine was an active parishioner at St. Walters Catholic Church in Roselle, Illinois, participating in various prayer groups and retreats. She was an avid oil painter, continuing to paint and create for most of her life. She enjoyed a variety of crafts such as sewing, knitting, baking, cooking, gardening, and hosting fun and memorable parties. She loved Door County, Wisconsin, attending art classes at The Clearing and retreats on the shores of Kangaroo Lake. She briefly worked in an interior design shop in Bloomingdale where she was able to express her artistic creativity. Later in life, Josephine was able to travel extensively to various countries in Europe, Hawaii and Alaska. Her life is best summed up as a loving and loyal caretaker of the people close to her.. Josephine is survived by her son, Jeffrey M. Petsinger, and grandchildren Sarah Maria, Joseph Michael, and Rachel Marie Petsinger.