Barbara A. (O'Connell) Jostes Obituary
Barbara A. (O'Connell) Jostes of Park Forest, Illinois passed away on September 21, 2026. Barbara, born on March 29, 1939, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara A. (O'Connell) Jostes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Thomas H. Jostes; her son Donald Jostes; her parents, Gladys O'Connell and William O'Connell; her siblings, William O'Connell (Kay), Esther Beauchamp (late Jim) and Robert O'Connell (late Caroline); and her brothers-in-law, Theodore "Ted" Jostes Jr. (late Rose) and George Jostes (late Phyllis).
She is survived by: her children, James Jostes and Beth Jostes; her grandchildren, Kevin Barker and Kara Martch (Nolan); and her great grandchild Alice Martch.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home (530 W 14th St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
