Charlene Ann Hozie

Charlene “Char” Hozie, 84, of Bloomington died at home October 9, 2022. She was born in Manteno IL to George and Florence Krones on September 1, 1938. Char graduated from her beloved Gridley High School in 1956. She worked for Northwest Mutual, K-Mart, Bergners, and enjoyed a 22 year career as cafeteria manager and cook at the former St. Clare Grade School.

Char married Jerome “Jerry” Hozie on June 30, 1962. Her most cherished accomplishment was raising their four children and being a great mom.

Charlene was a 57 year parishioner of St. Mary’s Church. She faithfully attended training for the Permanent Diaconate in support of her husband Deacon Jerry Hozie. Char also participated in Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) and Cursillo retreats.

Char was an avid Cubs fan, she enjoyed Sunday lunch at Schooners with family, and testing her luck on the slot machines! She loved her Wednesday lunch group, spending time with neighbors on her front porch, and was a regular attendee of the “Southside Happy Hour”.

She is survived by her children, Mark (Tricia) of Corinth TX, Julie of Bloomington, Tom (Brenda) of Stilwell KS and Jennifer (Aaron) Wagner of Bloomington, grandchildren Gus, Maggie, Liz, Max, Harriette, and Claire, sister Mary Hermann, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Jerry, and siblings Marguerite Zupansic, Bill Krones, and Jim Krones.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Monday October 17th at St. Mary’s Church Bloomington. Visitation hours will be held Sunday from 4:00-7:00 PM at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Bloomington. Cremation rights have been accorded.

The family would like to thank her OSF Primary Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care teams for taking such wonderful care of their mom.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or St. Mary’s parish.