Josephine Teresa Illingworth , 92, formerly of Fowler, died, Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born, June 7, 1928, in Pulaski County, IN, to the late Arthur & Catherine (Silver) Besse. Her 1st marriage was to Richard Earl Elbert; they later divorced, she married, James Emmett Illingworth, August 1973; he preceded her in death, December 22, 1990. She was a 1947 graduate of Goodland High School & a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fowler. Josephine enjoyed gardening, sewing & knitting & made many baby blankets & afghans for family & friends.

Josephine is survived by her Daughter, Ida Ann Wright, Step-Children, Sharon Epping, Mary Doring, Don (Wife, Kay) Illingworth, Doris Windler Steele & Julie (Husband, Tim) Kerkhoff, Sister-in-Law, Elizabeth Besse, 17 Grandchildren, 35 Great-Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren & several Nieces & Nephews. She is preceded in death by her 1st Husband, Richard Elbert, 2nd Husband, Emmett Illingworth, 4 Brothers, 4 Sisters & several Nieces & Nephews.

A Celebration of Josephine's Life, will take place at a later date. Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein, is assisting Josephine's Family. Visit www.shoemakerfh.com or Shoemaker Funeral Home- Otterbein, Indiana Facebook page to leave any condolences or to share a memory of Josephine.