Ila "Joanie" Borkowski, 66, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Mosaic Life Care. She was born November 27, 1958 in St. Joseph.
She married Steven Borkowski, who preceded her in death. Joanie spent many years working for Pizza Hut where she managed several stores over the years.
She was preceded in death by husband, Steven Borkowski, mother and step-father Mable Lee, father, Lilbourn Wood, siblings, Maxine Loftis and James Hugh Lee.
Survivors include children, Brandon Wood of Cleveland, Tina Borkowski (Kevin Rogers)of St Joseph, and Vernon Wood of Albany, MO, siblings, Virgil Wood of St. Joseph, Linda Wood of St. Joseph, Tawnya Lee of St. Joseph and Elsie O'Banion of St. Joseph, grandchildren, Serenity, Aiden, Sage & Cassandra, great-grandchildren, Westan, Waylon, Princeton & Hazlee.
Ms. Borkowski has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Rupp Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Thursday.
