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Joann Arbuckle Obituary

Arbuckle, Joann Joann Arbuckle, 58 of Elgin passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Sherman Hospital. She was born May 28, 1952 in Noblesville, IN the daughter of Theodore and Mary Ellen Arbuckle. Joann was a retired teacher in the U46 district most recently teaching at Larkin H.S. Joann achieved a Bachelor degree from Indiana University and a Masters Degree from National Louis University. She is survived by her daughters, Maren Celeste (Gamaliel Rivera) Spurgeon and Marta Suzanne Spurgeon, 2 grandchildren, Gianmarco & Lucy Rivera, her long time companion, Michael Perkins, her mother Mary Ellen and her 5 sisters, Carolyn Bragg, Rosalind Arbuckle, Marianne (Pat) Phillips, Wendy (David) Oetjen and Melody (Kevin) Willibey and a nephew Kory Willibey. She was preceded in death by her father. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4-8 PM at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State Street, Elgin. Funeral services and Interment will be private. Funeral info 847-741-8800 or lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Courier News on May 22, 2011.

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Carolyn Bragg

May 24, 2011

I am going to miss the best sister anyone could ask for, I was only lucky enough to spend a couple of hours with a sister that I never knew about until a few years ago and in the few years we shared she treated me like we had been raised together, even though she was a year younger she treated me as if she was my mom and never forgot me or my daughter and grand children on every holiday, she was the best sister I could have ever asked for and I will be so glad when we can meet again. God Bless You Sis

Debbie Meyers

May 20, 2011

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Joann's family and loved ones. I remember her fondly as my older sister's best friend. She came with us on a family vacation out West, where she provided lots of love and laughter. She was taken too soon. Rest in peace, Joann, and may the Lord comfort those you leave behind.

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