She was born March 16, 1930 in Chicago to Anthony and Angeline (Laparo) Accardo. On August 5, 1950 she married Herbert E. Zielke, he preceded her in death earlier this year, after nearly 70 years of marriage.
Josephine was a talented artist whose influence can be measured in the artistic works of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her legacy includes several paintings in oil, watercolor and pastel that are treasured by her family and friends. Josephine enjoyed ballroom and square dancing with her husband, Herb. They began dancing together on the stage of their high school in Chicago and then joined a square/round dance club while living in Medinah, Illinois. For 20 years, they enjoyed ballroom dancing at Sun Bird in Arizona with their friends. In their early 80's, Herb and Jo delighted family and friends with their elegant moves at the weddings of their grandchildren.
Josephine loved her entire family very much and never missed a day to ask how everyone was doing. She is survived by her children, Linda, Herb, Jody, and Chris; her grandchildren, Amanda, Terra, Janelle, Nicole, Tony, Dana, Erin, Sierra, and Hannah; and her great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Nolan, Lily, Colton, and Leona.
A service to celebrate the lives of Herbert and Josephine as well as the interment of their ashes will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights, IL, at a later date when it is safe to gather.
For now, the family is greatly appreciative for any memories family and friends have to share on this website about their time with Josephine.
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