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Joan Atkins Obituary
Joan M. Atkins, nee Pierce, beloved wife of James A.; loving mother of Jimmy (Lisa), Katherine, Michael, Danny (Katie); grandmother of thirteen; sister of the late William (late Chris), James (Gail), Richard (Pam), Michael (Wendy).
Family and friends will meet on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. Walter Catholic Church, 130 W. Pine Ave., Roselle, for Mass at 10:00am. Inurnment All Saints Cemetery.
For information, 847-359-8020 or visit Joan's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com.
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Patricia Rotenberry and Tim Rotenberry
September 30, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Beverly
September 28, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Acts 25;15
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