Irene M. Koscinski

Irene Mary Bernadette Koscinski (nee Cooper, Jr)

“Cookie”

Age 76, of Mokena, IL, Homer Glen, IL, Calimesa, Ca, and Chicago, IL passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ronald “Ronnie” S. Koscinski; loving mother of Cheryl Ann Koscinski, Christopher S. Koscinski, and Jennifer T. Koscinski-Toller; cherished grandmother of Matthew Koscinski-Forbes, Anthony Forbes, Faith Irene Koscinski, Connor Lowman, Tyler R. Koscinski, Alyssa J. Koscinski, Jessica Marsiano, and Rachel Toller; proud great grandmother of Noah Bentley Davis, Aubrey Jayde Forbes, Harley Rae Toller, and Rosemary Arwen Marsiano; dear sister of Bill Cooper Jr, the late Mary Frances Cooper, and Sheila M. Cooper-Jordan; sister-in-law of Cynthia Keeney, Greg Koscinski, and Greg Jordan. Honored to be Godmother to Ava Lynn Veazy, Ayra Rayne Veazey, Rya Avery Veazey, and Logan Ares Veazey, children of treasured friends Ashley and Troy Veazey. My #1 and only Aunt Rita Ribikawskis. Mother-in-law to Jeff Toller, and Kelly (nee Buczkiewicz) Koscinski. Survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Her precious addition to her family is “Duke” whom she rescued October 27, 2014, 6 months after she lost the love of her life, (The Boy Next Door) Ronnie. Grand dogs include the late Wrigley, Buckeye, Francis, the late Cooper, the late Daisy, and Luna. Cookie was preceded in death by “The Love of Her Life,” Ronnie, her infant sister, her parents, Bill and Irene (nee Ryder) Cooper, in-law’s, Frank and Millie (nee Piekarski) Koscinski, two sisters-in-law Barb Koscinski and Sandy Cooper. The family will receive friends and relatives at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox, IL on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, from 4:00pm until the time of Funeral Service at 8:00pm. All who attend are welcome to stay for the service. Interment private.