Joretta Kay Wolf, 83, from Milledgeville, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 7, 2024, to reunite with God; her husband–the love of her life for 64 years–who passed just 60 days prior; other loved ones who had gone before her to heaven.
She was born on October 10, 1940, in Mount Carroll, IL, as the first of nine children to Clyde (Red) and Charlotte (DeSpain) Harmon. he graduated from Milledgeville High School in 1958. In 1959, she met Arthur Wolf and fell in love. They were engaged on November 3, 1959, and married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Polo, IL, on February 27, 1960. Together, they were blessed with three children.
She had worked at Elkay in Lanark, IL, and PNC in Polo, but Joretta had mostly stayed home raising their children, as well as babysitting for many others in their home. She was a great cook. The farm help would especially enjoy the breakfasts and dinners she made for them when they were working there.
She is survived by her daughters, Nona Holcomb from Florida and Pam (Tom) Shore from Polo; son, Randy (Shelli) Wolf from Colorado; sisters, Judy Scribner of Milledgeville, Barb (Bill) Baughman of Milledgeville, Elaine Schreiner of Chadwick, IL, and Eva (Steve) Smith of Florida; brothers, Russ Harmon of Wisconsin, Tom (Bev) Harmon of Morrison, IL, Cliff Harmon of Woosung, IL, and Matt Harmon of Sterling, IL; brother-in-law, David (Linda) Wolf of Peotone, IL; seven grandchildren, Charity Holcomb, Denver (Melissa) Holcomb, Autumn Holcomb, Camri (Tyler) McGinn, Ross (Emily) Wolf, Makenzi (John) LeMay, and Alyssa Shore; two great-grandchildren; special family friends, Mark and Renee LeFevre of Milledgeville.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son-in-law, William Holcomb; brothers-in- law, Vic Scribner, Terry Schreiner, and Richard Wolf; sisters-in-law, Jo Bardell and Stephanie Wolf.
Special thank you to Joretta’s caregivers, Denise Edwards, Audrey Remmers, Jodie Knight, Holly Plock, and Deanna Solis. Also, thanks to Corey Trobaugh, Brian Lapp, and anyone else who has kept Wolf Dairy Farm running.
A Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, 520 Holcomb Avenue, in Milledgeville, IL, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Crossroads Community Church, 205 N. Jefferson Avenue in Polo, IL, officiated by Pastor John Barry.
Following the service, burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo, IL, with a luncheon at the church.
Memorials may be made to Gaffey Hospice and Milledgeville Fire Department.