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Joanne Washburn Obituary

Washburn, Joanne H. (nee Skrbec) Age 78. Beloved wife of the late Raymond L. Washburn Sr.; loving mother of Raymond L. Jr. (Susan) and Jeffrey J. (Dawn) Washburn; dear sister of John A. (Donna) Skrbec; dear aunt of 5; and great-aunt of 16 nieces and nephews; dear friend of Bob Cappetta. Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60655. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 8765 W. Higgins Road, Suite 401, Chicago, IL 60631 would be greatly appreciated. For information, please call 1-773-783-7700 or visit www.andrewmcgann.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 8, 2014.

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July 10, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. Joanne was a good friend. Enjoyed getting together with her and Jim Bischoff for lunch once in awhile. She will be missed.
Gerry Salzburg, Dwight, IL

Julie Richardson

July 10, 2014

Jeff & Dawn: I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom "Mother in law". Please know that we are praying for all of you.
Love Julie Richardson

Kevin Weldon

July 9, 2014

I still have such clear, wonderful memories of your Mom, Ray & Jeff. She was always so nice and friendly, and rather funny as I recall. So sad that she has passed.

Dorothy Kopeck

July 9, 2014

So sorry to hear of Joanne's passing. She was a great lady and always smiling.
I'm sure she will be missed. Ray Jr. and
Jeff, you know she is in a better place and with your father. God bless you all!

Marie Denison

July 8, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother because I know what that feels like. She was a wonderful women and a great friend to my mother and to our family! She will be sorely missed. My only comfort is that I know she is with my mother now and her husband so I know shes in good company now! So party on Joanne by the big blue pool! Love Marie and Pat Denison

July 8, 2014

Love you very much...will remember you forever. Bob Cappetta

Tammy Berg

July 8, 2014

Jeff,
So sorry to hear about your Mom....it's never easy. Be at peace knowing she is in a good place with her loved ones and you will see her again one day.

July 8, 2014

SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT JOANNE PASSING AWAY. I'M GLAD TO REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD WHEN WE ALL LIVED AT 58TH. AND SPAULDING WHEN YOU BOYS WERE ONLY KIDS AND PLAYING WITH MY BOYS AND HAVING A GOOD TIME TOO. I'M SO GLAD THAT YOUR MA, GERRY SALZBURG, AND I WENT TO LUNCH TOGETHER AND TALKED ABOUT THE "GOOD OLD DAYS". YOUR MA IS IN MY PRAYERS AND NO MORE SUFFERING.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS.
MR. "B"

Linda Palumbo

July 8, 2014

LOVE YOU MY SWEET JOANNE! Rest in Peace.. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU! LOVE LINDA

Mary Zic

July 8, 2014

July 8, 2014

Joanne was such a pleasant, optimistic, kindhearted, and caring woman! I am so grateful that she was part our lives these past few years. Her lovely spirit will be missed here on earth but very welcomed and appreciated in heaven!
Mary Cappetta Zic

Debra Kopeck

July 7, 2014

So sorry for your loss boys. It'll take a long time but rest assure she is in a better place and with your Dad. Love you boys and keep her in your heart. Debbie Kopeck Collazo Arnoff

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