Obituary of Beatrix W. Romberg

Beatrix W. Romberg, age 85, of Joliet, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Sunnyhill Nursing Home.

Born February 10, 1939 in  Den Haag, Holland, she was the daughter of the late Gerrit and Alida (Van de Koppel) Romberg.  She immigrated from Holland to America in 1957, with her parents and brothers.  Eventually settling in the Joliet area, Beatrix became a home caregiver to many local residents for many years.

Loving known as “Bea”, she enjoyed cooking and spent most of her leisure time doing jigsaw puzzles endlessly.

Surviving are her two sons, Leonard (Lori) Wruk and Craig (Michelle) Wruk; her grandchildren, Joseph Wruk, Emily (Blake) Pinto, Zachary (Susannah) Wruk, and Matthew Wruk; four great-grandchildren; her brother and sister-in-law, Benjamin and Denise Romberg; and dear friends, Jim Morrical and Jean Skoien.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Rudy, Fred and Jack.

Bea’s family would like to send our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Jim Morrical for all the years of friendship and care he gave Bea with love and dedication. Also we would like to thank Jean Skoien for her friendship and help with Bea.

A Memorial Gathering for Beatrix Romberg will be held Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 10:00 a.m., until the time of a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m., at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road, Joliet.  Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care of Joliet

For more information, please call (815) 741-5500, or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com