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Joan Rees Obituary

Rees, Joan Marie 46, lost her courageous battle with brain cancer on Friday, April 10th, beloved daughter of Margaret "Peg" Rees and John (Claire) Rees, loving sister and friend of Kathleen, Michael, Maria (Bill) Maguire, Carol (Kent) DeVries, caring aunt of Christopher, Patrick, Michael, Bryan (Nicole), Colleen, Carly and Keagan, great-aunt of 2, special niece of Therese Costello and Rita Bird, loyal friend to many. Joan was employed by a very supportive company, Tyco International. She enjoyed shopping, scary movies, spending time with her family and her dog Roxy. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m., Service Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m. from the Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, Oak Lawn, for a 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; info 773-783-7700. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the William J. Riley Hospice Facility, 600 Superior Avenue, Munster, IN 46321, or 219-922-2732.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 12, 2009.

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Andy Sauder

April 20, 2009

To the family and friends of Joan:
You have our sincere sympathies in the loss of your loved one. Joan was a very special co-worker at Tyco. We have been missing so much her smile, sense of humor and hard work. May God provide you strength and courage in the days ahead. God Bless you.
Warmest regards,

Will Szumacher

April 15, 2009

An angel on earth has been called home. To the Rees Family, my deepest condolescences. May the love and strength of family and friends help you during this time.

Karan Hurckes

April 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May fond memories of your daughter bring smiles to your faces.

John & Tammy Costello

April 14, 2009

Peg,
Tammy and myself are so sorry about your daughter, Joan and know she went through so much. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that our Lord will take care of her.

Char Santefort

April 13, 2009

Dear Joan, I was so saddened to learn of this. I didn't know your daughter, but I have always loved and admired you. I share your grief and care deeply about your loss. I will be in prayer for you in the days ahead.

Kelsie Sinclair

April 13, 2009

My deepest condolences on the loss of Joan. She was indeed cared for by many here @ Tyco & she will be missed.

Dana Gierczyk (Pace)

April 13, 2009

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Joan's passing. May it comfort you to know that although I only knew her in high school, Joan was always a sweetheart. There are no words to express my sympathy for your loss.

Karl Lang

April 13, 2009

I wanted to wish Joan's my deepest sympathy. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with Joan. She will be missed.God Bless!

Heidi Wicklund

April 13, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Scott Cramer

April 13, 2009

During this most difficult time, I wish the family my deepest sympathy. I enjoyed working with Joan and it was a pleasure and a joy to have known her. God bless her soul!

Sue Miedema(DeGraff)

April 13, 2009

Peg and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Joan was fun loving and incredible person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your during this time.

Traci Carroll

April 13, 2009

To Joan's family - cherish the moments you had with such a beautiful person! She will be missed every day by us all - I will always remember her laughter and joy. Now we all have a new guardian angel - someone who truly earned her wings. My prayers for peace to you all.

Karyn Bourell-Lee

April 13, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am very honored to have known Joan and had many good times with her. She truly was a wonderful person.

Kim Moredich

April 12, 2009

Carol and family, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your sister, Joan...My heart aches for all of you...Our thoughts and prayers have been with you through the past several months...May God's love and strength bring you and your family through this difficult chapter in life...With sincere sympathy... Kim, Bob, Ben and Aaron Moredich

Kim Bray-Pearson

April 12, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious Joan. I will forever cherish my many memories of our friendship and feel blessed to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Bill & Barb

April 12, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Joan, our good friend. We will miss you.

April 12, 2009

April 12, 2009

Peg, Carol and family:
I was very saddened to read this this morning. Please accept our sincerest sympathies and may your memories of Joan bring you some peace at this very sad time.
Sincerely,
Bato and Ljubi Hayden

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