Katy Jockisch Obituary

Age - 76

October 8, 2023

Griggsville, IL

Katy Lou Jockisch, 76, of Beardstown passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was Born July 4, 1947, at Schmitt Memorial Hospital in Beardstown, the daughter of Wayne Weber Phillips and Sara Katherine Goodin Phillips. Katy is survived by Vicki Wulfing, Nancy Phillips, Deb (Brian) DeLoch , Bill (Diane) Goodin, Tammy Phillips, Priscilla Phillips, Robert (Brittany) Cowan, James (Julie) Cowan, Tom Leverton, Cody Leverton, beloved cat Muffy, several nieces and nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and her special friend Sandy Janes. She is Preceded in death by her Husband David, both parents, brothers Terry and Verlin, brother in law John Wulfing, and her special aunt Maycil shoemaker. Katy was a 1967 Graduate of Beardstown High School, and attended ISU after graduating. Katy loved anything and everything crafty. She enjoyed cross stitching, sewing, ceramics, and was even a member of a sewing club. If she wasn't doing craft you could probably find Katy playing bingo or reading, Katy loved to read so much she was even a member of a library club. In later life Katy resided at Curtis Creek in Quincey, and loved her life there. She made many friends, and was even thought of as a "social butterfly". A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a. m. October 17th, 2023, at Black Oak Cemetery. Memorials can be left to Brooke Cobb or Black Oak Church. Sager Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left online at www. sagerfuneralhome. com.

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