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JOAN STOPKA Obituary

PALATINE - Joan A. Stopka, 89. Born July 2, 1934, in Chicago, passed away March 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Stopka; Loving mother of Michael (Marilyn), Jeannine (Dan) Cavanaugh, Steven (Laura); Cherished grandmother of Ryan Cavanaugh, Gregory (Cherise) Stopka,Therese (John) Foran, Stephanie Stopka, Kathleen (Luka) Dukich, Joseph Stopka, Emily Stopka, and Kelly Stopka; Caring great-grandmother of 6; Dear sister-in-law of Mary (Norbert) Stopka; Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 3-8 PM at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Funeral Friday, April 5, 2024, 9:30 AM from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home to St. Thomas of Villanova Church, for Mass at 10 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joan's name to the Anti-Cruelty Society. For information, 847-359-8020 or www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Apr. 3, 2024.

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