Joan E. Blackburn

Joan E. Blackburn, nee Gildea, 92, Beloved wife of the late James F. Blackburn Jr.; Loving mother of Linda, James (Joyce), Brian (Stephanie), Jack (Laura), Nancy (Lee) Greve, Thomas, Maribeth (Randy) Canent, and Joseph; Cherished Grandmother of A.J., Harry, Peter (Kate), Lewis, Kyle, Brian Jr. (Natalie), Sarah (Reggie) King, John, Daniel (Lauren), Margaret (Bob) Nelson, Max, Sam, Joanie(Alex) Galan, Elisabeth (Ben) Rice, Annie and Sarah; Great-grandmother of Patrick, Caleb, Ryan, Ethan, Owen, and Aspyn; Dear sister of Marilyn (the late John) Foley and Patricia (the late James) Cotter; Cherished sister-in-law of Margaret (the late Gerald) Montague, the late Gerald, Colette Kramer, Mary Rose, and Eileen (the late Tom) Fox; Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Joan was a proud graduate of Mercy High School and devoted much time to the Infant Welfare Society – Hinsdale Auxiliary. Visitation Tuesday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 to Most Holy Redeemer Church. 96th Street and Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park, IL 60805. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Misericordia Home (www.misericordia.com) will be appreciated. For Funeral Info: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.