Name: Visitation for Joan Frances Hallaron
Start: 2018-02-16T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-02-17T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Olson Funeral and Cremation Services, Quiram Sycamore Chapel

Joan Frances Hallaron

Born: March 21, 1941; in Sparta, WI

Died: February 9, 2018; in DeKalb, IL

Joan Frances (Malley) Hallaron, 76, of DeKalb, Illinois, died Friday, February 9, 2018, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 21, 1941, in Sparta, Wisconsin, Joan was the daughter of Harold Everett and Helen May (Rolfsen) Malley. Joan married Stanley G. ("Jerry") Hallaron June 13, 1964, in Savanna, IL. She served the Hinckley-Big Rock District as high school librarian and media specialist for 25 years. Having earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from NIU, Joan was an active member of the Illinois Education Association and local president, region council representative, and was on the state election committee. She was a member of the Illinois School Library Media Association and a former member of the American Library Association.

Formerly a member of The Church of St. Mary of Sycamore, she served as a church organist there for the for 27 years. She was also active there on the parish council and was its chairperson for three years. Later, in DeKalb, she was a Eucharistic Minister and choir member at Christ the Teacher University Parish. Joan also was a lay associate of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.

She was an active member of the DeKalb County Migrant Ministry, heading it for several years. The Ministry in this time helped many former migrant families settle in the DeKalb area, eventually ending the need for this ministry in the early 1980s. For several years she also was a member of the Illinois Migrant Head Start Policy Council, serving as its chairperson for three years.

She is survived by her husband; daughter, Elizabeth Hallaron of DeKalb; sons, Kenneth Hallaron of DeKalb and Matthew (Amy Novick) Hallaron of Schaumburg; granddaughters, Shira and Ariana Hallaron of Schaumburg; foster daughter, Tricia Brownfield of North Judson, Indiana; sister, Margaret (Burdette) Dauphin of Savanna; brother, Russell Malley of Mt. Carroll; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Christ the Teacher University Parish, Newman Center at NIU, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb, with Fr. Matthew McMorrow officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Sycamore. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, February 16, at Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Quiram Sycamore Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sudan Relief Fund (https://sdnrlf.com/).

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Published by Daily-Chronicle on Feb. 13, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan Hallaron

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Nancy Fischer

December 28, 2023

How and I worked together at Hinckley Big Rock High School from 1983 until 1988 when I moved to Wisconsin. Joan mentioned Fort McCoy when she learned I was moving to Wisconsin but never mentioned she was born in Sparta, where I moved to in 2018. When I read her obituary I was surprised she was born here.

Robert McMillan

February 23, 2018

I just found out and am truly saddened by Joans passing. Eternal rest grant unto her oh Lord....and may your perpetual light shine upon her...may Joan rest in peace !!

Terry Zanker

February 16, 2018

Joan was absolutely the kindest, smartest person I've ever known, an exquisite human being. Her family was the light of her life. Can't imagine what a loss this is to you.
Terry Zanker

Aubrieta Hope

February 16, 2018

Very sad to hear of Joans passing. She was such an integral part of Christ the Teacher Parish. I will miss her clear, sweet alto voice singing so truly throughout Mass. My heartfelt condolences go out to her beloved family of whom she was so justly proud.

Carla Womack

February 15, 2018

We were so sorry to learn of Joan's passing. I enjoyed working with her for the years I did at HBR. She helped my students and let them work in the library. She was a wonderful teacher and was involved in her community. Many condolences to her family as she will be missed by all.

Teresa DiLenge

February 15, 2018

Joan was such a spiritual, kind & talented soul. May all whom loved her be comforted that she has been embraced by God & now beyond the pain & worries of this world. She has been transformed into a new immortal creation & has earned her place in Paradise. She shall be missed by all whom knew her. We know it is not goodbye, but we will see you in the blink of an eye dear friend. My deepest condolences to Joan's beautiful family.

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