INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Janet M. Joyce, nee Brown, Devoted wife of James (Ret. CFD) for 60 years; Loving mother of Jennifer (Pete) Smykowski, Jim (Claudia) Joyce, Jarrett Joyce, and Joseph Joyce; Proud Grandma of Sophia, Tommy, James, Henry, Helen, Micky, Maggie, Brendan, and Freddy; Beloved sister of the late Judy (late Mike) D’isa, and the late Gerry (late Carol) Brown; Dear sister-in-law of Tom (late Rosemary) Joyce, Kathy (Tom) Gibbons, Mary (Kevin) Conlon, Ann (Tom) Donnellan, Ed (late Teri) Joyce, and P.J. Joyce; Cherished aunt and friend to many; Retired teacher of 22 years at St. Catherine of Alexandria, and Golden Apple Award Recipient; Janet lived a life full of faith, family and friends. She inspired many of her former students to become educators. A parishioner of St. John Fisher for 48 years, Janet was the original “church lady”, volunteering for parish events right up until God called her home. We would like to think she is laughing uncontrollably with her siblings and friends, smiling down on us! She was impossible not to love! Visitation Sunday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. John Fisher Church; Funeral Monday, all relatives and friends will meet directly at St. John Fisher Church, 10235 S. Fairfield Ave., Chicago, IL; Mass 11:00 a.m.; A live stream of the Mass can be viewed via this link: https://www.asimplestreaming.com/jmjoyce; Interment Private; All donations to the St. John Fisher Education Foundation, https://www.falconeducationfoundation.org/, would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Curley Funeral Home. For Funeral Info (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.



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Karen L. Kaczynski, nee Kansoer, "Ducky the Clown" passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the age of 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald C. Kaczynski, Crestwood Police Officer. Loving mother of Michael (Tina) and Jason (Lisa). Cherished grandmother of Jillian, Emily, Ashley, Ryan, and Nathan. Dear sister of Al "Sonny" Kansoer, and the late Donna Kansoer and Lenny Kansoer. Fond aunt of Rhonda (Phil) Fusco, Kathy (Tony) Torres, and the late Mitchell Kansoer. Visitation Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Funeral Monday, September 16th, 10:00 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Longtime member/officer of Chicago South Lodge #1596 and very active volunteer of Oak Lawn Lodge #2254. Please omit flowers. (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Karen L. (Kansoer) Kaczynski, please visit our floral store.

Nanci M. Lorenz of Buffalo Grove, IL, Nanci was born on June 9, 1953, in Park Forest, IL to Paul and Lucille (nee Heifner) Messer. She passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024 in Arlington Heights. Nanci grew up in Mt. Prospect and graduated from Prospect High School. After graduating from Western Illinois University, she enjoyed a 30-year career with the Glenview Police Department. She delighted in spending time with her family and friends and will be dearly missed. She found great joy in her pets and was active in area dog clubs for many years. Nanci is survived by her brother-in-law Larry Braun of Mt. Prospect; niece Lindsay (Adam) Johnson of Mt. Prospect; nephew Justin (Tracy) Braun of Cedarburg, WI; and great nieces and nephews, Ella, Delaney and Reese Johnson; and Cooper, Riley and Adeline Braun. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Karen M. Braun. Visitation will be Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 2501 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. www.GlueckertFuneralHome.com.



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Joan M. Slimski, “Joni”, (nee Heaney), age 66. Late of Hegewisch passed away on September 10, 2024. Beloved wife of the late James F. Slimski “Slim”. Loving mother of Carrie Ann (Jose) Gerardi, Katie Marie (Jesse Shaffer) Slimski, Jack Burton (Charity) Slimski and Daniel James (Veronica Moreno) Slimski. Devoted grandmother of Vincent, Jules, Stella and Lucien. Dear daughter of the late Nancy (late Dennis) Donovan. Dearest sister of John (Maryann), Teri, late Patricia, late Gerald, late William and late Virginia. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Joni was a retired crossing guard for the City of Chicago with over 30 years of dedicated service. Joni had a deep love for hosting and cooking elaborate feasts for family and friends. She cherished her close circle of friends, often gathering to play bunko, sharing laughs and memories. She enjoyed spending time in her garden and was a great lover of music. Known for her sharp sense of humor, she could always lighten the mood with a well-timed joke. Above all, she was a dedicated caregiver, selflessly caring for many of her family members throughout her life, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. Visitation Friday, September 13, 2024, from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Services Saturday, September 14, 2024. at 9:15a.m. at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL. to Christ Our Light Church (formerly St. Florian Church) for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery Chicago, Il. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.