Joan Lawley Dunne
Joan Lawley Dunne, age 91, of La Grange Park, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late James E. Dunne; adored mother of Laureen, James (Catherine), Terry (Maureen), Julie, David (Margaret), Martin (Marcy), and Alison (James) Kelly; proud grandmother of Zachary (Malora), Adam, Nora, Ryan, the late Jacob, and Meredith Silver, Kaitlyn (Jimmy) Little and Alexis Dunne, Brian, Kevin, and Sheila Dunne, Gregory and Megan Dunne, Everett, Josephine, May, and Beecher Dunne, Crofton, Carlyn, Mattigan, and Tiernan Kelly, and great grandmother of Angelina, Clark, Esme, and Maren Silver; dear sister of the late James (Margaret) Lawley and Marilyn Lawley; fond sister-in-law to the late William (Mary Ellen Gleason) Dunne and the late Dorothy (late Stephen) Lillis; cherished Aunt of many, and true friend to all. Joan was born in 1929 to William and Rosamond Lawley, where she enjoyed a treasured childhood in Oak Park, with lifelong friends from Ascension Parish, Trinity High School, and Rosary College. She was an active member of St. Francis Xavier Parish in La Grange, where she and Jim raised their family of 7 children. Joan will be greatly missed for her kind, thoughtful and fun-loving spirit. Hers was a “hand to hold.”
A Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until time of Memorial Mass, 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 6 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 124 North Spring Ave., La Grange. Mass will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/SFXParish.LG/live/. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joan’s name to St. Vincent de Paul Society are appreciated. Click here or mail to SFX Parish: https://www.givecentral.org/location/218/category/1057/event/14286.
Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at (708) 352-6500.
The list of her loved ones was only a thimble full. Anyone who met Joan, fell in love with her. A true friend to all. The family is blessed to have had mom for 91 years. Love, sympathy, and hugs to the entire family. Sheelah
My prayers and love to all the Dunne family. She was an amazing person
So very sad. Joan and Jim were such special friends . Many memorable dinners together on Marco.. All who knew Joan feel a .loss.
I am blessed to know Joan and met several family members. Always quick to be hospitable and welcoming. Enjoyed singing and saying prayers together. You are forever in my heart, Miss Joan.
Marty and Marcy and the entire Dunne family you’re in my thoughts and prayers. There are no words to say how sorry I am for such a huge loss to you and the community.
I know how heartbroken you must be from the loss of you’re dear sweet mother, just as I still am after loosing my mother so close to the death of my wonderful husband.
You’re all in my prayers and my deepest condolences,
Eileen Griffin Barbour
My love and my prayers to the Dunne family. It was really a great pleasure meeting you and taking care J even for just a very short time. Thank.you for the opportunity if serving your Mom. May God continue to comfort you all in this time of grieving.
God bless you all.
Very sorry for your family’s great loss. Hold on to your memories❤️
Dearest Dunnes,
You are all such a beautiful reflection of both of your amazing parents.! Mrs. D will surely be missed, but what great joy we can have in knowing that she’s with Big J now, dancing and celebrating their eternal lives together. There is no doubt! On behalf of all the Burke family, near and far, we love you and are praying for you all today and in the coming days as you adjust to a world without her. She was one special lady!
Peace and love to all of you!
Kimberly (Burke) Damewood
Columbia, MD