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Joan Doyle Obituary

Doyle, Joan L. (nee Eggert), 69, of Des Plaines, formerly of Norwood Park. After a long couragous battle with cancer died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, November 19, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Richard F. Doyle Sr., loving mother of Joan (Rory) Lanam, Cynthia (Timothy) Smith and Richard F. Doyle Jr., dearest grandmother of Rory James, Kelleen Cynthia, Megan Joan, Kassidy Ann, Courtney Joan and Kirsten Cynthia, cherished sister of Patricia (the late Robert) Snow and Buddy Eggert, dear sister-in-law of Florence Flemke, Elaine (Don) Rose, Robert (Phyllis) Doyle and the late Laverne and Jeannette and fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, beloved daughter of the late Gilbert and Elma Eggert. Funeral Wednesday, November 22, at 10:30 a.m., at the Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center, 6467-73 N. Northwest Hwy. (1 blk. N. of Devon), Chicago, IL 60631. Visitation Tuesday, November 21, from 3 to 9 p.m. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Info 773-774-3333.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2006.

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Peter Bencak

December 1, 2006

My prayers are with your family. Joan was a pleasure to work with at CENTEL. God Bless.

Andrea Steinert

November 28, 2006

Dear Joan Doyle Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always remember Joan and how much fun she was to work and party with at Centel.

BETTY JAMSKI

November 27, 2006

Dear Family of joan Doyle
We was very sad to hear about the
lost of your mother
our thoughts and prayers are with
all of you during this very difficult time
we will miss her verry much
i talk to her on the phone every few day

TED & BETTY JAMSKI(CAMDENTON MO)

Dominic Dovichi

November 25, 2006

Dear Family of Joan Doyle,
I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. I enjoyed working with Joan at Centel and sharing email jokes over the last 8 years. She was always kind, helpful, and had a smile on her face. I will miss mamoo1001 and hope she is patient with heaven.

Terri Hatfield

November 25, 2006

Dear Joanie and family, I am so sorry for your great loss. No words can help you now but know that I am with you all in thought and prayer. Your mom was like my mom. I just keep thinking about all the time I spent at your house and how fun Joan was. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Terri Hatfield

Tim Schwagart

November 24, 2006

Dear Doyle Family,

I love Joan very much and will miss hanging out with her. She was a good friend in a time when I really needed one and she will always be my Chicago Mom. Joan will always be in my heart along with the rest of the Doyle family.

Lynne Wisniewski

November 23, 2006

I was so sad and sorry to hear about Joan. God bless you all in this unhappy time. God Bless Joanie.

Kristie St Pierre

November 21, 2006

Cindy Smith and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy Smythe - Puhl

November 21, 2006

To the Doyle Family:
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Joan. She will be remembered fondly. She was always quick with a laugh and a kind word. We'll all share your sadness. May God Bless.

Niki Johnson

November 21, 2006

Auntie Joan, I love you so much. There is not going to be a day that goes by when I will not miss you. I'm SO SO happy that I was able to see you on Wednesday. I don't want you to be gone, but I don't want you to hurt any longer either, so what to do......

Just know that I love you, more then words can say, you just have no idea.

Give Nana big hugs and kisses for me!

Sleep tight my angel.

Jane Bianchi

November 21, 2006

Dear Joan Doyle Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Joan was a good
neighbor.
Jane Bianchi and Family

Natalie Condl

November 21, 2006

Cindy, Tim & The Doyle Family -
My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patti O'Toole

November 21, 2006

I was deeply sorry to hear about the death of Joan...
Heaven is getting a real pistol!

The Johnson Family

November 21, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

John and Sandy Covey

November 21, 2006

Cindy, Tim, and extended Doyle family,
Our sincerest condolences to you on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, John and Sandy

Sara, Randy and Jake

November 21, 2006

Sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Cheri Brandt

November 21, 2006

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I will miss Joan, she has always been like a second mom to me. My prayers are with the Doyle Family.

Karen Adreani

November 21, 2006

Our prayers are with you. She will have a special place in Heaven.

November 20, 2006

Cindy Tim and the Doyle Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dave and Karen Franks

Paul Borkowicz

November 20, 2006

We were so sorry to hear about Joan losing her long battle. Your family will be in our prayers.
Paul and Susan Borkowicz

Gwen Parker

November 20, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family of Joan. The Bible can give you comfort that will ease the pain.

Linda Attore

November 20, 2006

Dear Family of Joan Doyle,
I was very sad to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.

Kathy Keener

November 20, 2006

Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

William Forward

November 20, 2006

My sympathy goes out to Joan's family. She was such a special person. Sincerely, Bill"Skip"Forward

Adam & Kirsten Steinmann

November 20, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

George Balek

November 20, 2006

Our deepest sympathy at this sad time. Joanie was a special person.
Sincerly George & Cyndi Balek

Renee Johnson

November 20, 2006

Joni, Cindy and Richie,

I loved your Mom so much! She was and still is my favorite Aunt. It was always said that she should have been my mother instead of Aunt Pat because I was such a handful--Aunt Joan was a kind of a rebel just like me and we were so much a like. That is probably why we loved each other so much. I was her Nay Nay. She wasn't just my Aunt...she was my friend. I do not have one childhood memory without her in it. She may have been your Mom but in a way she was mine too. We understood each other, we accepted each other and we could push each others buttons and then laugh about it later. She was just always, always there! That is the hard part...her not being there anymore. I am going to miss her, but do you know what I am going to miss most...her calling me a you-know-what. That's my Auntie Joan.

She is now in a better place. She isn't in anymore pain. She is now with Uncle Rich and Nana and Papa. I bet they were waiting for her at the gate. I bet they are all still holding on to each other. I bet they haven't let go yet. I wish I didn't have to let go either...but I do. The world is going to be a lesser place without her and her wise cracking mouth and those smiling eyes.

Aunt Joan was so generous with her love. She raised three wonderful children that she could be proud of and she loved all of you with all of her heart and when those grandchildren started coming, just watch out. She loved those kids with her whole heart and soul. She was just a proud "Mamoo". She loved all of us; her heart was big enough for everyone to claim a small piece. The one word I remember her ever saying the most was "I Love You"...well lady we Love You back!

Thank you Auntie Joan for coming into my life, I will Love You FOREVER, my Aunt, my friend...Goodbye

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