Josephine Duro Smolenski, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Carmen and Domenica Duro. Loving wife of John, Dearest mother of William, Michael (Sandy), Irene (Todd) Combs and Robert (Cassandra). Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Micaela, Rodger, Lois, Lindsay, Rachel, Cal and Helene. Dear sister of Jerry Duro, Toni (Joseph) Engel, Carmen Duro and the late Vess (Sharon) Duro. Beloved aunt and a dear friend to many. Josephine was a member of The Park Ridge Art League, the "Bridge Group" and a friend of Lois W.
Memorial Visitation Thursday, June 26 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Friends will meet at St. Paul of the Cross Church, 320 S. Washington, Park Ridge on Friday for a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Private. Arrangements by Marion O'Connor Friel. Info at 847-823-5122