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Joan Zdeb Obituary

Zdeb, Joan F. 78, of Park Ridge; passed away March 5, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Henry Zdeb; beloved mother of Gale (Kerry) Romano, Pamela (Jeffrey) Monahan, Diane Zdeb and John (Nicole) Zdeb; loving grandmother of Nicole and Eric Clausen and Justin Zdeb; beloved daughter of the late Gertrude and Benjamin Dorochowicz; loving sister of Eleanor (Joseph) Mangiolardo and Alice (Bill) Olson. Visitation Monday 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Tuesday 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Paul of the Cross Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 7, 2010.

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March 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Marissa Baranda

March 9, 2010

Dear John and Nicole,
I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I know your courage will help you through this rough times.

With all my prayers,
Marissa Baranda

Mary & Dave Pate

March 8, 2010

Eleanor and Joe, we were so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. She must have been a great person,, just like her sister. Very caring and loving. Our prayers are with you in this time of grief.

Mario Silva

March 8, 2010

Dear Gail,
my condolences to you and your family for your great loss.I'm sure she was a wonderful person who will be missed by many. Take care and God Bless.

March 8, 2010

John, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May the days ahead help you to find peace and comfort. Love, Laura and Mark

Karen (Rezula) Lowery

March 8, 2010

Gale, Pam, Diane & John,

I am so sorry to have heard about your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
What I remember most about your Mom were her eyes and how they just lit up whenever she laughed. You couldn't help but laugh along with her. She was a beautiful person both inside and out. I remember the picnics, the family get-togethers and birthday parties - so many cherished memories.
Take comfort in knowing that all of the aunts, uncles, cousins, moms and dads (including my own) are pain and worry free and dancing the Cloud 9 polka. I can almost hear Uncle John playing the concertina. Please take care.
Love,

March 8, 2010

Gale, Pam, Diane & John,

I am so sorry to have heard about your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
What I remember most about your Mom were her eyes and how they just lit up whenever she laughed. You couldn't help but laugh along with her. She was a beautiful person both inside and out. I remember the picnics, the family get-togethers and birthday parties - so many cherished memories.
Take comfort in knowing that all of the aunts, uncles, cousins, moms and dads (including my own) are pain and worry free and dancing the Cloud 9 polka. I can almost hear Uncle John playing the concertina. Please take care.
Love,
Karen (Rezula) Lowery
McHenry IL

Diane Zdeb

March 8, 2010

This may not be the appropriate forum, but this message is for all of my Mom's nieces, nephews and cousins whom we failed to reference in her written obituary. As I'm sure you know, my Mother was a very family-oriented and loving person, with her love extending out well beyond her immediate family. She so enjoyed seeing and talking to her nieces and nephews, in-laws, as well as cousins, from both sides of the family. You are all too numerous to mention, but please know that you were a huge part of her life; she loved you all dearly and spoke of you often. Gale, Pam, John and myself, in our grief, failed to mention 'fond aunt and cousin to many' when the obituary was created. I believe somehow my mother found a way to catch the error and let us know so that we could find a way to apologize for the omission.

Thank you all for your loving and comforting words of support.

Love,
Diane
and Gale, Pam and John

Hilarie Kuziela

March 8, 2010

Dear Pam, Gale, Diane, & John,
Our hearts go out to you. Even though it has been many years I well remember the telling of all your great times as a family. Your Mom was a special lady...it is reflected in her children. She now lives on in you.

Karen DiPIetro

March 7, 2010

Big John "from accross the street" , Gail, Pam,and Diane I was so sorry to hear the news...she will be missed. my thoughts are with you all.

Karen Conboy DiPietro from accross the street
"Moby's sister"

Jeanne and Chester Piwowarczyk

March 7, 2010

Dear Gail, Pam, Diane and John:

We are sorry to hear about the loss od your Mother.

We have alot of good memoris and fun with her when we were younger. She was a good caring and loving person. Her laughter brought joy to many and she will be greatly missed.

Rich Conboy

March 7, 2010

So long, Mrs. Z, and thanks for everything.

Jan Weems

March 7, 2010

Gale, Pam, Diane and John,

Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to all of you and your families. There are many fond memories of your Mother which will forever remain in our hearts. She will be missed.

She was so blessed to have such loving children and grandchildren. Having you there with her the past week gave her the comfort and assurance that she needed to move on to her next journey.

Please take care of your self and find strength in knowing she is in good hands and with her family who have been waiting to welcome her home.

God Bless you all and our prayers and thoughts will be with you all!

Ken Lewis

March 7, 2010

Rosemary and I are so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Although I never met your Mom she must have been a wondeful person to have raised such great children.

Our depest condolences.

Ken and Rosemary Lewis

Patty Clow

March 7, 2010

John, Diane, Gale, & Pam,

My deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of your Mom. I will truly miss my loving Aunt Joan. She had a good, interesting life and treasured all the love she received from her children, grandchildren, family and friends. This final week of her life had to be very challenging for you but there can be comfort knowing that she is now with her beloved family that has passed before her, looking down together on all of you.

In the end, it is only about one thing: the love we carry forward, and the love we leave behind, along with all the moments forever etched into our hearts once they begin to heal.

Catherine Causby

March 7, 2010

Dear Gale, Diane, Pam & John ~ I was so saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. Your Mother was a very special lady.

Deidre Martire

March 7, 2010

Aunt Joan was a fun and wonderful woman! I will always remember the great times we had as a family, espically Christmas eve at Aunt Joan's house and the summer bbqs! My love, prayers and support are with you all.

Nelson Funeral Home (Park Ridge)

March 7, 2010

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