Katharina Jonke passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home in the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township. She was 96 years old.

Born in Yugoslavia on March 19, 1928 to the late Ava and Bart Schnur, she has resided in Avenel for the past 68 years.

Mrs. Jonke was employed as a Clerk at Borup's Appliance in Perth Amboy for many years; and was a communicant of Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Avenel.

She was an avid animal lover and was frequently seen around town walking Romeo, her rescue dog.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jonke was predeceased by her husband, John Jonke and son, John Jonke, Jr. in 1995; sisters, Elizabeth Geiger, Ava Ksellman and Lani Gabrish; and brother, Johan Schnur.

She is survived by her daughter, Madaline Jonke.

Funeral services will take place on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. from Costello-Koyen Funeral Home, 399 Avenel Street, Avenel. A Funeral Liturgy will follow at 12:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Avenel.  Interment will be in Saint Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Visitation for family and friends hours will be on Monday morning beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.