Pauline A Winke

Pauline A. "Polly" Winke (nee Theodosis)
88, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2014 with family and loved ones at Salem Village under the care of their dedicated staff and the caring individuals of Joliet Area Community Hospice. Was loved and will be missed by many. Polly is survived by her children, John (Dayna) Winke, Tom Winke and George (Dawn) Winke. Included are grandchildren, Rebecca (Stefano) Bagnoli, Dr. Graham Chelius (Marisa), Kristyn Winke, Elizabeth Winke (Cody Davenport), Priscilla (Bud) Bengston, Chauncey (Tiffany) Winke, Gabriel Winke, Natalie (Adam) Boussart, Penny (Phillip) Cleary, Ryan Winke, Riley Winke and 13 great grandchildren. Also survived by several caring nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Anna Theodosis, two brothers Steve and George; and John Henry Winke. Polly attended Rockdale Grade School, St. Francis Academy and being Greek Orthodox at the time was the first Non Catholic to be accepted at the College of St. Francis. Polly retired in 2004 after 25 years at New Lenox Dental Group as Office Manager under Dr. George Morgan and Dr. Caesar Ciaglia. She was District Sales Representative for World Book Encyclopedia and in her earlier years, was part Owner/Operator of Winke Studio located at 155 N. Ottawa in downtown Joliet. A long-time member of the Cathedral of St. Raymond and a volunteer at the Rialto Square Theatre. Enjoyed cooking large meals for all to enjoy, traveling abroad, spending time with family and friends; and giving to others was most enjoyable to Polly. In lieu of flowers, donations in Polly's name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Friday, January 31, 2014 from 2-8PM. Funeral Service Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 10:00AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet.