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2015

Joanne Schleicher Obituary

JOANNE DZIELAK SCHLEICHER, 75, POMPANO BEACH, FL - Joanne Dzielak Schleicher, 75, born August 22, 1939 to Stanley and Polly (Makulec) Dzielak, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2015, in Pompano Beach, Florida. Graduated from East High School and Rockford College. She married the love of her life, John Schleicher, on August 19, 1961. John passed away on January 10, 2005. John and Joanne owned and operated Schleicher Printing for many years. After John's passing, Joanne worked as a substitute teacher for the Rockford School System for several years. Survivors include her best friend, David Bean, Pompano Beach; son, Michael; grandson, Brayden Schleicher; sister Barbara (Jerry) Sullivan; brother, George (Meg) Jelak; several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2015, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at Gentle Shepherd Fellowship, 2905 Bildahl St., Rockford.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2015.

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August 10, 2015

Condolences to Joanne's family and to David Bean. I remember well the nice conversation I had with Joanne and David at John's services several years ago. A very wonderful lady! Frank P. Maggio

ray wilinski

August 9, 2015

I have wonderful memories of the house on Kiswaukee. My father and Stan golfed together. Polly was always smiling. Joanne and John, Barb and George. Seems like yesterday. I add my prayers to those of many others for help in your grief.

August 8, 2015

Dear Barb,
So sorry to hear of Joanne's passing. I remember you and your sister from when we were kids, and she came to be a neighbor only a few blocks away. Such a long journey with John who I remember from when he was an altar boy.
Christine (Reskis) Dougherty

Mickie Reedy

August 8, 2015

Joanne and John lived down the street from us. I worked with them at the print shop when they needed help. Joanne was always sweet and easy going. She had such a gentle way about her and never seemed stressed. I am glad she enjoyed the last years of her life in such a beautiful place.

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