Joan Knowski Obituary
Age 88, of Matteson formally of Chicago, passed away on Sunday January18, 2026.
Joan is survived by her loving children Michael (Susan), Anna Pikowski, David, Joseph (Jane), grandchildren Matthew (Sierra), Kristina (Aaron), Victoria (Dallas Edwards), Angela, Emilia Rae (Kyle), Abby, Grace, Jacklyn (Taylor), Josephine (John), Frank (Abby), Luke, great-grandchildren Jack, Jasper, Lola, Leo, Joe, Rosie, Ray, brother Stanley (Elizabeth)
Joan was proceeded in death by her husband Frank Knowski, brothers Rudolph, Gerald.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort IL 60423 on Sunday January 25, 2026, from 2PM until 6PM with a funeral service at 5:30PM. Interment will be private.
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