Maria "Baba" Jonko's obituary , Passed away on May 19, 2025 in Wauconda, Illinois

Maria "Baba" Jonko

April 25, 1927 - May 19, 2025 (98 years old)

Wauconda, Illinois

Maria "Baba" Jonko's obituary , Passed away on May 19, 2025 in Wauconda, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, LTD.

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Maria "Baba" Jonko

April 25, 1927 - May 19, 2025 (98 years old)

Wauconda, Illinois


Maria Jonko Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 19, 2025, at the age of 98, Maria Jonko (Wauconda, Illinois) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Maria 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.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 29th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Burnett-Dane Funeral Home (120 W Park Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 30th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Transfiguration Catholic Church (316 W Mill St, Wauconda, IL 60084).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, LTD.



Thu

May 29

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Burnett-Dane Funeral Home
120 W Park Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

Fri

May 30

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM

Transfiguration Catholic Church
316 W Mill St, Wauconda, IL 60084

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May 26, 2025

Gracie and Joe Smolen and Family lit a candle


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May 26, 2025

Gracie and Joe Smolen and Family sent flowers

“In loving memory of Maria Jonko, So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless.”


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