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Joan Atchison Obituary

Atchison, Joan F. loving mother of Glenn (Sheryl) Murray and Jan Lindberghe and the late Robin Murray, cherished friend of Cheryl Murphy, devoted grandmother of three, fond sister of Thomas Houser, Joyce Jones, Marlyn Meyer, Susan Shepard, Michael Houser, Jonathan Houser, Timothy Houser and the late Louise Janusz, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Monday, 11 a.m., at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. 773-774-4100

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 16, 2006.
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Joanie was a wonderful person and very good friend! I will miss her and will always remember the sincere and humorous talks we had at Triton over the course of our friendship. I pray for you Joanie because you were an Angel on earth, I know you are among Angel's now!

Geri Watson

July 17, 2006

Dear Joanie



Although we had lost touch in the last few months, you were always on my mind. I am so sorry I could not attend your wake or funeral. I would rather remember you the way I knew you: sitting in our catering office drinking your Diet Pepsi and eating Hershey bars. I will always be grateful for everything you did for me and for everything you taught me. You were my friend and my mentor and my shoulder to cry on when I had a problem. I will never, ever forget you. You touched many lives wuth your kindness and your personality. My family and I will never forget you.

Please watch over Julian and I. We will miss you.



I love you Joanie.

Tonya Cruz

July 17, 2006

Dear Joanie

I am happy to say I had the chance to meet you and chat with you many times on the phone when I called Triton to speak to one of my daughters. You were a kind person and my girls sure loved you.

Thank you for being a great friend!



Brenda Castillo

(Mother of Tonya and Lola)

Brenda Castillo

July 17, 2006

Dear Joanie

I will miss you and the good times we shared. Thank you for being a great supervisor and thank you for loving my daughter Daniela. We will sure miss you. Thank you for your friendship.

Dolores (Lola) Castillo

July 17, 2006

Joanie was a good friend and a very nice person to work with. I will miss her very much.

William Cruz

July 17, 2006

Joanie was a dear friend, co-worker, and mentor. During our time together at Triton College I learned so much from her and we shared many good times on and off the job. I will miss Joanie; she was a good friend.



Tonya Cruz

(Triton College Catering and Food service)

Tonya Cruz

July 16, 2006

Joanie,

I will miss you for all the love and thoughtfulness you gave to all. Thank you for being a special aunt to Kirstin and a wonderful Godmother to Steve.

Kathy Houser

July 16, 2006

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