Joan Callahan Obituary

I was very sorry to hear of your mother's passing, Char. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know she will be missed.

To the Callahan Family. Sorry to learn of your Mom's death. Many memories of good times working with her in the Community Players. And the after-show parties at your home on North Avenue so many years ago. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Our mom and Joan were great friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

With Deepest Sympathy,
The Corrine Rose Family

To the Callahan children, Joe, Pete, Jay, Melissa, Charlotte, Shelagh, & Amy: We were so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. I have warm memories of visits to your big cheerful homes when you were very young. You were all such bright, active and energetic children. In recent years, we were so appreciative that Joan and Harold reached out to visit with our family here in Anna, IL on a couple of their trips to Texas. They were both the same loving, generous persons I remembered from years past.
Our sympathies are with you all.
With love,
Laura (Pfau) Britton, husband Larry and your cousins Kurt Pfau, Eric Pfau, and Jean (Kittie) Stratton

We are so sorry to hear of our dear friends death and sorry too that distance will keep us from being with the family.
Joan was such a part of my growing up. I was always treated with such thoughtfulness and generousity. I was the babysitter yet included in the family activities. I loved Joan as a sister and she treated me as part of her family.
I babysat from early grade school days through High School and would even come home from college so they could attend the Illini Homecoming. Wayne and where married in '65 but still came in from DesPlaines the following falls until we moved to Omaha in '69.
I can tell you that one of the happiest days of late was getting together with your Mom when she came through Omaha on her whirlwind western road trip. Thank you Peter for being your Mother's traveling companion and alloting time for us to share that special, happy time together. I will be forever thankful.
Joan and Harold are together again, but now it is for
eternity. How blessed we all are for having had them in our lives. I know they will remain a part of my memories.
Our prayers and loving thoughts are with you dear ones.
Fondly,
Wayne and Carol Johns Corey(Omaha,Ne)

Charlotte, Thinking of you and your family during this time, my prayers are with you.

I was sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She will be missed. Both of your parents were very active in the community and supportive of so many philanthropic organizations. They touched so many lives…

Again I am sorry for your loss.

Joan always kept in touch with me after my mom was moved to Texas. Joan & Harold came to visit her, bringing Lake Michigan water in milk jugs (mom's only request). When Joan walked into the bedroom my mom's eyes just lit up! I will never forget the joy that Joan (& Harold) brought to my mom's life that day. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Joan was a kind and geneous lady, her and Harold were always a joy to be around. Mike and I have GREAT memories of them both and they will be missed. I am so glad I saw Joan in April and had the chance to share memories. Out thoughts and prayers are with her family and so very many friends!

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
The Zawaski Family
Mike, Colleen, Allison, Brendan, Maura, Aidan, and Kiernan

My mom and Joan were good friends. They were on opposite sides of the political fence (they used to trade donkeys and elephants as gifts at Christmas),but that did not get in the way of their strong friendship or their shared love of community service. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

We have so many memories that include Joan and Harold. You will be missed.

I attended San Jacinto High School with Joan. She was a wonderful, thoughtful person. I was so looking forward to seeing her at the Rice Hotel where she was hosting a luncheon for her granddaughter.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all her family and friends.
Mary Louise Kaufhold Magee, Portland, TX

Joan's home was always a place where I could take our 7 children. The playroom on North ave was great and we could sit and solve all the world's problems while the children played. She will be greatly missed by all our family.

My parents and Harold and Joan were friends for many years, active in many of the same Waukegan organizations. Joan was a mentor and role model for many of us professional women in Waukegan, and my kids loved her purses! She will be missed.

Joan and my Mother Elizabeth Dady Pabody remained friends until Mother died 1/2004. Their friendship began in the 1940's. When we moved to Shreveport Louisiana in 1959, our families continued their friendship. Joan was a wonderful, loyal, thoughtful, sincere, and fun person. I know her entire family will miss her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you prepare for her Memorial Service on Saturday.
Libby Dady Alcorn

Joan was my mom's best friend.

Her son Henry was one of my friends.

We miss them both.