Lydia O. Junge
Of Palatine

Lydia O. Junge, affectionately known as Pookie, was born on February 17, 1956 in Chicago. She departed this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2009.

She was educated in the Chicago public school system. Lydia was very independent and moved out on her own at a young age. Pookie loved to cook and held many jobs in food service.

Pookie had an entrepreneurial spirit and would involve Herb in many ventures including catering, collecting Barbie dolls and inventing. Her dream was to own her own restaurant. She was very strong and courageous as she struggled with many health problems. She remained positive, never complaining and never feeling sorry for herself. She always took care of the needs of her husband and her mother.

Pookie believed in Jesus Christ and accepted the message of salvation. She was unique in many ways. Her voice and laughter were very distinguishable. She could be very vocal about things that rubbed her the wrong way, but she was always willing to apologize if she offended anyone. Pookie will truly be missed by her family, friends and pets.

She is survived by her husband, Herb, whom she married on May 19, 1978; her mother, Olivia Oliver; her brother, Calvin Oliver; her sisters, Lena (Percy) Coleman, Norlene Oliver, Cathy Oliver and Tammy Bowersock; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; her father-in-law, Egon Junge; her mother-in-law, Marlene Junge; her brothers-in-law, David and Rob Junge; and many cousins and loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Oliver; her sister, Cynthia Hill; and her niece, Debra.

Visitation Friday, August 21, 2009 from 11:00 AM until the time of services at 2:00 PM at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights. Interment Memory Gardens.