Josephine Helen Wirtz Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Josephine Helen Wirtz (Chicago, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 12, 2025 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Josephine departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Josephine may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Josephine leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her husband Charles, Sr.; her daughter Roseann Pushcarich; and her siblings, Anna Brown (late Gordon) and Fritz Saufnauer (late Ollie). She is survived by: her son Charles, Jr.; and her grandchildren, Alexander (Christie), Jennifer and Peter.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 21st 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes (7751 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 21st 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. Eugene Church/Queen of Peace Parish (7958 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656).
