Genevieve "Gene" Joseph, nee Koppa, formerly of North Riverside, age 97. Beloved wife of the late William A. Joseph Sr.; loving mother of William A. (late Sandra) Joseph Jr. and Gary (Kathy) Joseph; proud grandmother of Misty-lyn (Greg) Wogstad, Chad, Christopher (Nikki), Caitlyn (Branden) Garcia and Laura; great-grandmother of Cole, Wyatt, Cooper, Luke, William and Nathan; dear sister of the late George (Shirley) and the late Harold (Millie) Koppa; fond aunt of many.

Gene poured her heart into cooking for her family and found great joy in having everyone together, sharing meals, laughter and time with one another.

Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Chapel Service at 12:00 noon. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Floral expressions of love are welcomed, or donations may be made to The Naperville Area Humane Society (www.naperhumane.org). For funeral info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.