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Obituary: Josephine A. Shiffer

Lifelong Joliet resident passes away at the age of 93.

Obituary published and funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory

Josephine A. Shiffer

(nee Sukle)

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Age 93, of Joliet, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Joliet, Illinois. She was born in Joliet April 20,1927 and a resident her entire life. She retired from Caterpillar Inc. following 33 years of service. Josephine was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Joliet.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Richard Shiffer; her parents, Joseph and Frances Sukle; her brother, Joseph J. Sukle; her sister, Frances R. Moore.

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She is also survived by her son Richard J. Allen, two nephews Brian J. Moore(wife Paula and grand nieces Mary Kate and Victoria Moore), and Terrance R. Moore(Cathy and grandnephew Matthew).

Private funeral services for Josephine Shiffer were held at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road (at Essington Road) Joliet. Interment was at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Please visit www.frecdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

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