Barbara D. Goczeski, 83, Manhattan, ‘Go Go’
Barbara D. Goczeski, beloved mother, grandmother (“GoGo”), sister, and friend, passed away at age 83 on June 28, with her loving daughter, Sabrina, at her side.
Barbara was born in Chicago and a longtime resident of Manhattan, Barbara enjoyed travel, doing volunteer work at the local food bank and was an avid gardener. She cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren, Jordyn and Jacoby. Barbara was tremendously loved and will be deeply missed by family, friends and all who knew her.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Dorothy (nee Koziol) Goczeski; brothers Daniel and Michael Goczeski; and brother-in-law, Arnold Kondoudis; and her treasured fur babies Bailey and Snickers.
She is survived by her devoted daughter, Sabrina Sigg, and cherished grandchildren Jordyn and Jacoby Sigg sisters Patricia Kondoudis, Claudia (Donald) Lacy; brothers Timothy and Richard (Caryn) Goczeski; sister-in-law Phyllis Goczeski; dear friend Barbara Harris, and so many loved and cherished nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Per Barbara’s wishes cremation rites have been respectfully addressed. A celebration of Barbara’s life is planned on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 1 — 5 p.m. at Sabrina Sigg’s home, 22528 N. Pebble Lake Ct, Frankfort. All who loved her are welcome. Please let Sabrina know if you will attend by calling 312-953-3625.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NAWS of Mokena, The Frankfort Township Food Pantry or Manhattan Township Food Pantry. Funeral arrangements were handled by Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442 815-478-3321 www.forsythegouldfh.com.