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Joan A. Fichtel

1943 - 2021

Joan A. Fichtel obituary, 1943-2021, North Aurora, IL

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1943

DIED

2021

Joan Fichtel Obituary

Joan A. Fichtel (Okapal), 78 of North Aurora, IL. passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at Arden Courts of Geneva in Geneva, IL. Joan was born January 6, 1943 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Louis and Marion (Tbebbitt) Okapal. She married the love of her life, Raymond Fichtel on July 6, 1963. Joan was employed at Farmers Insurance for 15 years. Joan was always on the go, walking, going to craft shows, antiquing for that special Baraboo Postcard. Joan enjoyed Elvis, reading, and listening to books on tape and spending time with her wonderful grandchildren. She and her husband of 57 years enjoyed many fun trips to Baraboo, Wisconsin and shared alot of fantastic memories. Joan is survived by her daughter, Tammy Jo (Don) De Leonardis; son, Mike (Monica) Fichtel and three grandchildren, Megan Rae, Samantha Ann, and LCpl Shawn M. Fichtel; five siblings, Thomas Okapal, Richard Okapal, Andrew Okapal, Peggy Keriger and Louanne Okapal and many nieces and nephews.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raymond; sister, Janet Brackett and brother, John Okapal. There will be no service at this time. There will be a Catholic Mass said at a later time, In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association. Please use the following link to donate: http://act.alz.org/goto/forjoanann For more information please go to www.dieterlememorialhome.com Dieterle Memorial Home 630-897-1196

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Published by Beacon News on Jun. 6, 2021.

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Susan Kouba

June 11, 2021

Mike, Monica and Family,
So sad to hear about your Mom's passing. We had many talks about Baraboo when we worked at Farmers. She was my retiree buddy. We both retired on the same day . She was a very Special Lady. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Terri King

June 10, 2021

I worked with Joan at Farmers Insurance, I considered her as my dearest friend. My heart is broken we both loved to walk when she and Ray lived in Boulder Hill and we went to see Elvis Impersonators at the Paramount. Both of us were big into Elvis and talked about taking a girls trip to Memphis when we both we’re working. Joanie I will miss you my friend but I know it was your time you’re with Ray now Prayers to the family and friends you’re all in my heart. ❤

David Dundie

June 9, 2021

I grew up in the same neighborhood as Joan. She child sat me and my brother as children. Sincere condolences to the Okapal/Fichtel families.

Linda mabry

June 8, 2021

Worked with Joan many years she will be missed, sorry for all your loss

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