Juanita Yoswig

Juanita Marie (Poe) Yoswig, age 85, of Springfield, passed away on April 18, 2018 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield.

She married Walt Yoswig on March 25, 1951 and he passed away on October 25, 2012.

Juanita was born the daughter of Kenneth and Lucille Poe on July 21, 1932 in Williamsville.

She is survived by one son, Rodney (Pia) Yoswig and one daughter, Brenda (Rich) Mogensen; two grandchildren, Kristen (Brett) Rovey, and Alexis Yoswig; two step-grandchildren, Brittany (Tyler) Sitko and Kevin Owens; two step-great-grandchildren; one great grandson; one great granddaughter; and two brothers, Ronnie Poe and Ralph (Freda) Poe.

She is preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan; her parents, Kenneth and Lucille Poe; three brothers, Allen, Bob and Dick; and one sister, Paula Thompson.

Juanita worked as an Illinois Central telephone operator in Williamsville and as a PBX operator in Springfield at General Telephone.

She was a member of Elm Street Christian Church. She also belonged to Sangamon County Extension and to the Y-Not Red Hats.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society and Elm Street Christian Church.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Elm Street Christian Church from 10-11:00 AM. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00 AM at the church with John Spann officiating.

Burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery near Williamsville

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the Yoswig family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.