Docia Joyce “Jody” Stoneberg

February 20, 1932 - October 4, 2020

Due to COVID-19 restrictions,

all services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:

Paralyzed Veterans of America

801 18th St. N.W.

Washington, DC, 20006-3517

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Wounded Warrior Project

P.O. Box 758516

Topeka, KS, 60675-8516

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Docia Joyce “Jody” Stoneberg, nee Gazaway, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020, surrounded by loved ones, at her home in Skokie, IL.

She was born on February 20, 1932, in a small town called Happy, TX. She graduated from St. Anthony’s School of Nursing in 1953. She married the late Donald Stoneberg in 1954 and devoted her life to her nursing career, working night shift while Donald worked day shift. Donald was in the Air Force, and they raised six children together. Donald retired from Langley Air Force Base in Virginia and relocated his family to Skokie in 1972.

Jody loved life, watching sports, especially football and basketball (Go Cats!). She loved fishing, bowling, reading, gambling, playing cards and dominos (42) with her grandchildren, doing puzzles, and going to the casino. A beautiful life she lived.

She had so much love for her children, Gary (Denise), Jim (Ellen), Pam (John), Randy (Cheryl), and the late Michael (Kathy) and Edward. She had 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren whom she loved and adored. She also had a lot of love for all her nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Jody was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Stoneberg; loving mother, Georgia Rogers, nee Miller (Frank); loving father, William Gazaway; two brothers, Elmer and Ray Gazaway; a sister, June Groves (Roy), and two sons, Michael and Eddie Stoneberg.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 18th St. N.W., Washington, DC, 20006-3517 or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS, 60675-8516.

We sincerely thank you all for your thoughts and prayers at this time.

Funeral info: 847.673.6111.

Docia Joyce “Jody” Stoneberg, nee Gazaway, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020, surrounded by loved ones, at her home in Skokie, IL. She was born on February 20, 1932, in a small town called Happy, TX. She graduated from St. Anthony’s School of Nursing in 1953. She married the late Donald Stoneberg in 1954 andContinue Reading

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Lee and I were very sad to hear of her death. Seems she lived a wonderful life, and knowing you, Jim and Ellen, she had wonderful children. May she rest in peace knowing she is with all her departed loved ones. AMEN. Much love to all of you.

Dear Jim and Family, So sorry to hear that your mother passed away. Hopefully the memories you shared will help sustain you in this difficult journey. God’s Peace

I am the daughter of Docia Ann Gazaway Culverson who was the sister of William Gazaway, so therefore I am your California cousin!! I wish we all could have met together more frequently --I am sending my love and sympathy to all family, and will hope to see you in future !! Thelma L. Culverson

To Pam, Randy, Jim, & the entire Stoneberg family: My condolences on the passing of your Mother. She was a very kind & funny lady. I hope your great memories get you thru this difficult time.

So sorry to hear of Joyce's passing, my sincere condolences to her family. She was a wonderful woman that I enjoyed delivering flowers to over the past several years. :-) With Sincerest of Regards, Brian O'Donnell from Marge's Flowers

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We are so sorry for the loss of your mother, mother 'n' law and grandmother. I loved reading her tribute. She was quite a woman...being a nurse and raising a lovely family. Treasure the wonderful memories of her.

I will remember her fondly...she was such a wonderful neighbor and always had wonderful stories and memories to share of her family...I will miss our conversations... God bless her and keep her...

May the Lord comfort and bless your family during this season of grief. With love, Skokie Valley Baptist Church.

I am sorry to hear about Grandma. She is now with our Lord and savior and is with her husband Donald, and 2 sons, Mike and Eddie. I always will think of her as my mother-in-law. She was a very sweet lady that had a keen sense of humor. She was so much fun to be around and I will miss her dearly. God bless you all at this time. Sending my love from Virginia.

Gary Denise and family so very sorry for your loss💜She was a fun Lady!

To the very very best Grandma I ever had. I will always remember FLA trip. Our card playing and Everytime we played bowling. Was so proud to be called your number 1 granddaughter. Love always and forever. Love u more. Your number one granddaughter Jennifer.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.