Joy Trepanier

Joy Trepanier obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Joy Trepanier

Joy Trepanier Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Joy Trepanier, age 83, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. Beloved wife of 52 years to the late James Trepanier Sr. Loving mother of Leila Trepanier, Christy (Frank) Caswin and James C. Jr. (Karen) Trepanier. Cherished grandmother of Naomi (Patrick), Amanda (Brian), Nathaniel (Kate), Cody, Catie (Cody), Trevor, Spencer, Eva and Maya, and great-grandmother of Bryce, Emery, Corbin, Amelia and Franklin. Dearest daughter of the late Julian and the late Lois Brown. Fond sister of Robert (Kathie) Brown.
A Memorial Service will be held for Joy at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Vitas Hospice, https://vitascommunityconnection.org or to The Salvation Army, https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/ would be appreciated.
Funeral info: 630-834-3515 or www.elmhurstfh.com.
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Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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