Katharina Jonke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Katharina Jonke of Avenel, New Jersey, who passed away on February 16, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Katharina Jonke or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Katharina had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Katharina may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ava Schnur and Bart Schnur; her husband John Jonke; her son John Jonke, Jr.; and her siblings, Elizabeth Geiger, Ava Ksellman, Lani Gabrish and Johan Schnur.
She is survived by: her daughter Madaline Jonke.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Costello-Koyen Funeral Home - Avenel (399 Avenel St, Avenel, NJ 07001). A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Costello-Koyen Funeral Home (399 Avenel St, Avenel, NJ 07001). A Mass will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Saint Andrew Catholic Church (244 Avenel St, Avenel, NJ 07001). A burial will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 at the St. Gertrude's Cemetery (53 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067).
