Joan Bartz Obituary
In loving memory Joan M. Bartz, 91, of Grayslake, IL, passed away November 8, 2025, at Church Creek Assisted Living in Arlington Heights, IL. Joan was a loving wife of 72 years predeceased by her husband James Bartz
A devoted Mother and survived by her son David Bartz, preceded in death by her son Michael Bartz and survived by her daughter-in-law Barbara Bartz. Joan is survived by her grandson Martin Bartz, Jerry Bartz and granddaughter- In-law Julia Bartz, survived by grandson-in-law Tom Sanji proceeded in death by granddaughter Aimee Sanji. Joan was also a loving great grandmother and survived by Victoria Bartz and Elizabeth Bartz, Ken Sanji and Nicole Sanji and Julian Bartz
A celebration of life service will be private per the family's request.
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