Jo-Anne Vogt, 74, of Brookfield, died on Jan. 2, 2019. 

She had braved many years in her long fight against lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and pulmonary fibrosis. 

Ms. Vogt worked for the state of Illinois for much of her life and retired after over 40 years of employment. 

She was the sister of Kathleen Vogt; the daughter of the late Paul C. Vogt and Evelyn P. Vogt (nee Hlinka); and the cousin of many. Services and Interment were Private.

Memorials are appreciated to Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, 60513.

Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.