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Joan Ibsen Obituary

Joan Ibsen, nee Yurek, age 74 of Hayesville, North Carolina, formerly of Chicago, beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Jennifer (Chris) Gianelli and April (Larry) Warner. Adored grandmother of Gavin, Julia, Aidan, Nash and Trent. Loving daughter of Rose and the late Frank Yurek. Sister of the late Ron Yurek. Dear niece of Valeria Krich. Visitation Friday, February 13, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at COLONIAL-WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 8025 W. Golf Road in Niles. Private interment at Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Info 847-581-0536 or www.colonialfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2015.

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Jeff Wendt

July 13, 2015

Aunt Joan, you will be missed and always loved.

cheryl sabin

February 11, 2015

Uncle Jimmy I am so very sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers- love Dave and Cheryl

February 11, 2015

Uncle Jimmy I am very sorry for this loss. I have been thinking about aunt Joan. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Dave and Cheryl

Beth Turnquist

February 10, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs to you and the family.

Annette

February 9, 2015

James, we are sorry to hear of your wife's passing. May you find comfort in God because He cares for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

February 9, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Feb

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Niles

8025 W Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714

Feb

13

Service

11:00 a.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Niles

8025 W Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714

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