Barrington, Illinois
Joy M. Dowling of Barrington The visitation for Joy M. Dowling (nee Martens), 60, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington. The funeral service and burial will be private. Born Oct. 8, 1952, in Elgin, she passed away peacefully Oct. 23, 2012, at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. Joy graduated from William Rainey Harper College in 1972 with an associate degree. In her younger years, she worked as an administrative assistant for Gallagher Bassett in Itasca. Joy's real passion was working as a stay at home mother and caring for her family. She enjoyed gardening, golf, entertaining, and most importantly spending time with her granddaughters. Survivors include her husband, Geoffrey W. Dowling, whom she married Nov. 28, 1975, in Barrington; children, Elizabeth (Charles) Thalheimer and Austin (Mallory) Dowling; granddaughters, Harley Elizabeth Thalheimer and Evelyn Adella Dowling; four brothers and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Laverne and Bernice (nee Schroeder) Martens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Visit www.davenportfamily.com, where online condolences can be left for the family or for information, please call 847-381-3411.
Dear Geoff,Betsy,Austen,and family, We are so sorry to hear of Joy's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Love, Robert and Joy Uva
Joy and Robert Uva
November 07, 2012 | Weddington, NC
Bob McGinley told me that Joy passed away. I remember her very well and recall her pleasant personality and gracious, easy-going manner. Joy was a leader in the BCHS class of 1970. We'll all miss her. Geoff, my family sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jed Lyons
November 03, 2012
I was so sad to read of Joy's passing. We lived across the street from each other for 15 years and all of my family's fun childhood stories involve Joy or one of her brothers. I have many fond memories of sleepovers and dinners and neighborhood "adventures" at the Martens' home.
My prayers are with you, Geoff, and your family during this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Lisa Tovar Kuntz
October 26, 2012 | Prospect Heights, IL
Dear Jeff and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Tim and Joanne Kirchoff and family.
October 25, 2012
Joy was a fantastic woman. Lauren, Victoria and I send our love and prayers.
Chad Johnson
October 25, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Joy was always so kind to us. We send our love and support during this very difficult time.
Mark and Christine Healy
October 24, 2012 | St. Paul, MN
We are so very sorry...our hearts and prayers go out to you all.
Doug and Liz Zwiener
October 24, 2012 | Barrington, IL
Betsy and family
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She seemed to face her illness with such grace and dignity.
God Bless
Clark and Joanne Owen
October 24, 2012 | Barrington, IL
What a beautiful woman inside and out. May her family feel the love and support of this community that Joy enriched so passionately.
Patsy Thalheimer
October 24, 2012 | Barrington, IL
