Josephine Smietana

Josephine T. Smietana (nee Filar); beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Kathleen (James) Bagneschi, Paul (Janet) and Victoria (Richard) Casale; cherished grandmother of 7; proud great grandmother of 7; dear sister of Jeanne (the late Frank) Magiera and the late Henry (Jean) Filar; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Josephine was a loyal and wonderful wife and mother but most importantly just an amazing, kind and selfless person who would give anything for her family and friends. Visitation Wednesday, November 19th, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 333 S. Roselle Rd., Roselle. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m. to Holy Ghost Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Maryhill. In lieu of flowers donations to Advocate Hospice at Advocate Charitable Foundation, 3075 Highland Parkway, Suite 600, Downers Grove, Il 60515 would be appreciated. 630-529-5751 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com