Charlene Ann Kobe Obituary
The family announces the passing of Charlene Ann Kobe of Joliet, Illinois on August 18, 2026. Charlene Ann, born on July 18, 1940, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charlene Ann Kobe to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Royal Strong and Margaret Strong; her brothers, Kenneth, Melvin, Norbert and Lavern Strong; and her parents-in-law, Edward and Anna Kobe.
She is survived by: her husband Robert "Bob" Kobe; her children, Lisa Bersano (Don), Karen Jennings (Timothy) and Eric Kobe (Lisa); her grandchildren, Justin Bersano (Lauren), Megan Smego (Michael), Brittany Bersano, Jacob Jennings (Amy), Anna Jennings, Grace Jennings, Kylie Kobe, Kendall Kobe and Kelsey Kobe; and her siblings, Shirley Hill, Beryl Swenson and Darrell Strong. She is also survived by brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Charlene's memory may be made to Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care (https://lightways.org), American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
