Josephine E. Edwardson, 83, of Skokie, Ill., died April 20, 2014.
She was the beloved wife of the late Carl A. Edwardson; loving mother of Karlynn (Mick) Cochrane; dear grandmother of Jim and Matthew Cochrane; fond sister of the late Katherine (Ken) McDonough; cherished aunt of Gordon (Angel), Gerry and Gary McDonough.
She will be remembered for her steadfast love and sacrifice to family, also her chocolate cake and Christmas cookies (sugar and spritz).
Visitation will be at Central United Methodist Church 8237 Kenton Ave., Skokie, Ill., from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service Saturday. Interment will follow in Delavan. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church are appreciated. Well-wishers can sign an online guestbook at http://www.simkinsfh.com/.
Simkins Funeral Home in Morton Grove, Ill., is assisting the family.
