Josephine A. Isaacson Obituary (2022)

Josephine A. Isaacson (nee Janocha), 89, was born to eternal life on September 4, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Born in North Chicago, Illinois to a large Polish family, Josephine attended Holy Rosary Catholic School and received the honor of valedictorian of her graduating class. She graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1951. Josephine married Arthur M. Isaacson in 1956, and together they lovingly raised three children in Waukegan, Illinois. Profoundly faithful, she has been a loyal parishioner of St. Anastasia Catholic Church for over 62 years, and all her children graduated from the parish school. Josephine's passions included her love of and devotion to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, classical music, playing the piano, art, science, and defending life. Beloved Mother of John (Rasa) Isaacson, Jean (Richard) Slusar and the late Ann Lakiotis. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Kristyn) Lakiotis, Kristina (Evan) Larkin, Andrea (Steven) Lakiotis, Joshua Isaacson and Jake Isaacson. Adored great-grandmother of William Lakiotis and Alexander Lakiotis. Dear Aunt of Maribeth (Greg) Mazzetta, Catherine (Michael) Malone, Rebecca (Bruce) Huffer, Sharon (Ron Kunda) Janocha and Ruth (Jon) Olander. Fondly remembered by many cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Catherine Janocha, her husband Arthur Isaacson, and her daughter Ann Lakiotis. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Joseph Janocha, Ted Janocha, Ann Janocha, Mary Janocha, Theresa Belec, Anthony Janocha and nephews Robert (Andy) Janocha, (Godson) Robert J. Belec and David Janocha. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 624 Douglas Ave. Waukegan, Ilinois. Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass at the Church on Saturday from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Interment will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations will be forwarded to Misericordia Heart of Mercy and the Art Department at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, to honor Josephine's love of children and art. "Give her a reward of her labors, and let her works praise her at the city gates." Proverbs 31:31 Arrangements are under the direction of Peterson & Patch Funeral Home of Waukegan. Please sign our online guestbook at www.waukeganfunerals.com.