Joan M. Vrchota, 76, of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of Rudy. Loving mother of Greg (Anne Marie), Mark (Maureen), Jeff, Brad (Barb) and Clint (Tristin). Grandmother of 4 and great- grandmother of 4. Sister of Mary Houdek, the late Julie Watson and the late Jim Plichta. Visitation 3 to 9pm Thursday August 13th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75 th Street, Downers Grove. Prayers 9:15am Friday from funeral home to St. Scholastica Church in Woodridge for Mass at 10am. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to American Cancer Society or Bria of Westmont (Westmont Convalescent Center) 6501 S. Cass Ave. Westmont. Funeral info: 630-964-6500.