Rose Wozniak

Born Johanna Maria Rosa Meyer

February 9, 1930 - May 11, 2025

Rose Wozniak, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and proud German-American, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 95. Born in Würzburg, Germany, Rose was one of nine siblings and lived through the hardships of World War II. In 1951, she immigrated to the United States, arriving through New York with courage and hope for a new life. She eventually settled in Chicago and in 1967 made Mokena, Illinois her home.

Rose worked at Chef Klaus Bier Stube during many Frankfort Fall Fests and for the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, where her nurturing spirit and work ethic left a lasting impression. She was deeply proud of her German heritage, a long time member of the Deutsch-Amerikanischer National Kongress, and loved traditional music and dancing.

Rose is survived by her devoted children: Antonia (Toni) Albrecht, Anne Clark, and Richard Jaekel (wife Suzann Gallagher); her cherished grandchildren: Jamie Albrecht, Jennifer Krenzke (husband Fred), Michael Clark (wife Erin), Jacqueline Burton (husband Matt), Mattheus Jaekel, and Erich Jaekel; and her treasured great-grandchildren: Ray, Cheyenne, Matthew, and Alex (children of Jennifer); Ariana and Wesley (children of Michael and Erin); and Colbie, Reese, and Flynn (children of Jackie and Matt).

Her life was a beautiful story of perseverance, love, and dedication to family. Rose will be remembered for her strength, grace, and the joy she brought to every gathering.

Visitation will commence Saturday, May 24, 2025, 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Service 11:00 AM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. 60448. Interment will follow in in St. Mary Cemetery - Mokena.