Jo Ann Tomei's obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2025 in Christopher, Illinois

Jo Ann Tomei

April 28, 1927 - September 2, 2025 (98 years old)

Christopher, Illinois

Jo Ann Tomei's obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2025 in Christopher, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Renner Funeral Homes

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Jo Ann Tomei

April 28, 1927 - September 2, 2025 (98 years old)

Christopher, Illinois

Jo Ann Tomei Obituary

The passing of Jo Ann Tomei of Christopher, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 2, 2025 at the age of 98. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though Jo Ann has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Guy Buckner and Sarah Buckner; her siblings, Gladys (Hunsick), Edward, Robert, Rollena (Frattini) and Agnes (Wheeler); her husband Herman Tomei; and her grandson Jeremy.

She is survived by: her sons, Gary (Melanie) of Freeburg, Dennis (Diana) of Christopher, Bruce (Kari) of Long Beach, CA and Richard (Kimberly) of Woodridge. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Renner Funeral Homes



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