Obituary of Jennie Bernice Koerner
Jennie Bernice Koerner, age 89, lifelong resident of Will County passed away March 22nd, 2025, in Morgantown, WV.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Rich Koerner. She will also be welcomed in Heaven by her parents Mary (Sowa) and Michael Czerkies, and infant brother; brothers, Joe, Pete (Barbara) and Ed (Carol); sisters, Helen (Casmir Bolek), Sophie (Jack Bajt) and Olga (George Schmidt).
She is survived by her six children, Jeff (Janet), parents of Katie (Rick Hall) and Brandon; Chris (Dave Daly), parents of Tim (Julie), Steve (fiancée: Marie Schulter), Jim (Lisa), Mary (James Meglio) and Joe (Paola); Robert, father of Mike (Katelin) and Stephanie (Kiel Golike); Bill (Judy), parents of Kelly (Ryan Listro), Paul, Amy, and Jenny (fiancé Landon Guy); Dan (Doty), parents of Nick (Susan) and Dana (Bobby Wolfe);and Julie (Christopher Drach), parents of Cliff and Cooper.
She will also live on in the hearts of her great grandchildren Dominic, Jacob, Adeline, Grace, Jack, Gia, Olivia, Sunny, Katie, Rebecca, Nathan, Heather, Sarah, Emily, Ben, Mary Grace, Lucy, and Elley.
Jennie’s life began on July 14th,1935. Her childhood was spent on the family farm in Joliet. These humble beginnings helped form her admirable character traits of charity and resilience. She attended St. Thaddeus Elementary School and graduated from St Francis Academy. Jennie went to work and was employed by the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant. She was then blessed with meeting the love of her life, Rich. They were married April 23rd, 1955, at St. John the Baptist Church in Joliet. She went to work at Hines VA Hospital in the computer division and was eventually promoted to a data base administrator.
Jennie’s cherished memories included watching her family grow and being part of their lives. She was always willing to help those in need.
Our mother will be truly missed.
Special thanks to all of Jennie’s caregivers, Sara, Nara, Dee, and Harmony at Morgantown & Amedisys Hospice.
Visitation for Jennie Bernice Koerner will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of prayers at 10:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 404 N Hickory St, Joliet, IL 60435, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
