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Joan Wert, nee Damore, of Riverside, age 93. Loving mother of Lawrence (Julia) Wert, Terri (Kevin) Tabor and Scott (Lina) Wert; proud grandmother of Christopher (Becky) Tabor, Kathryn (Thomas) Cronin, Stephen (Emily) Tabor, Kristina (Matthew) Moheban, Bryan (Caitlyn) Tabor, Sara Wert, Joanne (Nick) Falk, Charles (Alicia) Wert, Gianna Wert and Ava Wert; great-grandmother of 12; dear sister of John (Joyce) Damore; preceded in death by her siblings Sally (late John) Jeske, Rose (late Lewis) Casassa, Rochelle (late Clifford) Faust and Linda (late Ross) Patten; proud aunt of many. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All to meet Saturday at St. Mary Church, 105 Herrick Rd., Riverside for a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For funeral info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.
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Mary Richards
Yesterday
Dear Terri, Your mother is an inspiration to all that nothing can hold you back.
Her beautiful Riverside legacy lives on .
I’m sorry I’m out of town and can’t be there for the services. God Bless
- Mary Richards
Rudy Mesner
Yesterday
So sorry for your loss. God speed.
MJ Coe
Yesterday
She will be missed from all of us here at Bear's Paw where we enjoyed golf, food and lots of laughs with the most liveliest person I have ever known! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Franny McCarron
October 20, 2025
My cousin, my hero! I am so grateful to visit with you last month. I think of you and smile remembering our cousin weekends in Florida. Constant laughter and funny stories. Rest in peace, dear cousin.
Mary Warren
October 20, 2025
Thank you, Joan, for 38 years of laughter, hilarious jabs and never ending golf bets. Prayers for your family. You’ll be missed by many.❤
Araceli Braverman
October 20, 2025
In loving memory of an extraordinary woman and amazing mother With heartfelt condolences .
Camille Gianatasio
October 20, 2025
You were and will always be my Angelface. I will miss you forever
From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home
October 22, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bill Bihun
October 20, 2025
My deepest condolences to the entire Wert family on the passing of Aunt Jo. She was simply one of-a-kind. Timeless. She will be sorely missed by all.
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