Josephine "Joan" Wede

Josephine "Joan" Wede obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Josephine "Joan" Wede

Josephine Wede Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Josephine "Joan" Wede, age 89, resident of Oak Brook Terrace, formerly of Westchester, Illinois, passed away peacefully August 30, 2025. Born March 14, 1936 to the late Victor and the late Blanche (nee Ryan) Reburn in Clinton, Iowa. Beloved wife of the late Richard "Dick" Wede for 66 years. Loving mother of Vickie, Bob, Laura (Gary) Current, Susan (John) Druffel, and Jim (Nicole). Cherished grandmother of eleven, Megan (Tyler), Maggie (Alex), Michael, Bridget, Katie (Keith), Matthew, Sarah, Joe, Teagan, Jake, and Ben. Great grandmother of Grant and Theo. Dearest sister of the late Patricia (the late James) Williams.
Her faith together with her love of family provided a lasting legacy for her children and grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 10 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 S. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. Interment private.
For info, (630) 834-3515 or www.ElmhurstFH.com. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Josephine "Joan" Wede, please visit our Tree Store.

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