Josephine S. Ortyl

Josephine S. Ortyl nee Miskowicz, age 99, of Oak Forest formerly of South Holland.  Beloved wife of the late George Ortyl. Loving mother of Susan (Craig) Schmidt and the late George (late Dorothy) Ortyl. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Patience) Ortyl, Heather (Christopher) Reif, Michael (Sarah) Schmidt and Christina (Tony) Mueller and the late Jennifer Ortyl. Great grandchildren Cru Ortyl, Ethan and Garrett Reif and Taylor and Olivia Schmidt. Dear sister of Mary Miskowicz and Julia (late Walter) Lucarz and the late Helen (Edward) Grodzicki, Stella (Adam) Lesinski, Edward (Isabelle) Miskowicz, Alex (Caroline) Miskowicz and Stanley Miskowicz. Fond aunt and friend to many. Josephine was a longtime homemaker whose biggest enjoyment was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She always loved decorating and preparing for all the Holidays. Visitation Thursday September 28, from 3-7pm at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood.  Funeral Friday September 29,2023. Mrs. Ortyl will lie-in-state from 10am until the time of Mass at 11am at Lord of Mercy Church (formerly St. John the Baptist Church) 15746 Union Ave., Harvey, IL. Interment Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Calumet City, IL. For further information contact tews-ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300 .