Rockford, Illinois
1928 - 2017 (Age 89)
Joan F. Bartel Rafferty 1928—2017Joan F. Bartel Rafferty, 89, of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by many of her children and grandchildren on Monday, December 25, 2017, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born February 5, 1928, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Frank and Frances...
Read MoreI just learned of Joan's passing. I have so many fond memories of the Bartel family. Joan was so patient, kind, and encouraging not only to her children but to all of the youth in the neighborhood. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Paul Gaziano
January 03, 2018 | Belvidere, IL
The Raffertys, our longtime Buckingham Place friends and neighbors,
We know you were fortunate to have two such wonderful moms over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time of Joans passing.
Lisa (Kincaid) Daniels and Families
January 03, 2018 | Libertyville, IL | Friend
Aunt Joan,
That's always how I will remember you. Mike Bartel and I would come to your Christmas Eve party. Seems that every time I talked to Michael, I always requested an Aunt Joan update. You are a very special person and I am sure your beauty and grace will never be forgotten by your family and friends. Take care Aunt Joan.
Stu Pippel
December 30, 2017
Dear Ones, Our hearts are saddened at the great loss of dear Aunt Joan. She was a very classy lady with a heart of solid gold. She often reminded me of Jackie O. Aunt Joan was Bartel royalty. I always marveled at her strength and ability to bear and raise TEN children. Oh the memories. YOU each were the JOY in her life. I rejoice for her as she's crossed the finish line to be reunited with her beloveds. I mourn with you. May God continue to hold you close and may your grief be gentle....
Beth Bartel-Anthony
December 30, 2017 | Rockford, IL
Bartel cousins:
Peace to you at this time. Relish the memories. Allow our loving God to carry you through this new chapter in your lives.
Jill Gray
Jill Gray
December 30, 2017 | Poplar Grove, IL
To all you Bartel cousins, peace to you at this moment in your journey. Relish the memories and enjoy the comfort of each other as you begin a new chapter in your lives. Our loving God will carry you through the bittersweet moments ahead. Jill Gray
December 30, 2017
Condolences to your family at this time of loss.
Deb Delia
December 29, 2017 | Rockford, IL
dear bartel kids. your mom was one of the nicest people i have ever met. i became a cosmetologist so of course i talk a lot. you guys are one of my favorite topics. you guys are a great tribute to your mom and dad. so find great comfort in that. your old neighbor. the hamilton judy and joe
judy and joe hamilton
December 28, 2017 | Vero Beach, FL