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JOAN STRAPLE Obituary

Joan B. Straple, nee Verzak, 73 years. Beloved wife of Frank; loving mother of Robert (Kathryn) Straple, Gerald Straple and Dennis (Madelaine) Straple; cherished grandmother of David, Steven, Eric, Rebecca, and Emily Straple; dear sister of David (Terry) Verzak, and the late Margaret (Jose) Gonzalez. Funeral Monday, 8:30 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, to St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, Chicago, for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, from 3 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602, would be greatly appreciated. 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 17, 2011.

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Susan Domagalski

June 11, 2020

Joan was my co worker but more a friend. I used to love how she would tell me what she left Frank for lunch. Joan took good care of Frank and family. Beautiful lady who I think of often❤

Marilyn Koperniak

August 26, 2011

I am so saddened to just now learn of the passing of both Joan and Frank. Joan was a co-worker at Bennett Brothers in the 60's and I have so many fond memories of her and our friendship there. My condolences and prayers to the entire Straple family.
Marilyn Chesner Koperniak

June 19, 2011

Dear Straple Family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers on the loss of a very special woman.
Love, Michael, Mary Ann, Rosemary, Michelle and Nicholas Maslanka

June 18, 2011

Dear Mr. Straple & Family,
We were very sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Straple. She was kind to all and a good friend to our parents Joseph & Marlene Holy. We hope they will be together in heaven and enjoying themselves and remembering all the good times together at St. Cyril's. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you. With our deepest sympathy.
Cheryl Sarich & Kevin Roe, Chris & Lynne Holy and Scott Holy & Gia Calabretta

Sue Domagalski

June 17, 2011

Dear Frank & Family,
I was so sadden by the news of Joans passing. I have so many wonderful memories. My family and I were so fond of Joan and she will be truly missed. I know how much she loved her family. You are all in my prayers. Sue Domagalski

June 17, 2011

Frank & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. May Joan rest in peace in the arms of Our Lord with St. Rita standing by their sides.
The Fleckenstein Family

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