Joan Marie Miller
Joan Marie (née McCurdy) Miller, age 90, of LaGrange Park; beloved wife of Charles “Charlie” E. Miller for 70 wonderful years; loving mother of Karen (Jeff) Bonse, Greg (Debbie Dyschkant) (the late Janet) Miller, Pam (the late William) Borchardt, Lori (Jeff) Samaras, the late David Miller, John (Christine) Miller, Marybeth (Jeff) Wingert, & Jeff (Lisa) Miller; proud grandmother of Kelly (Dave) Ridarelli, Patrick Wingert, Nathan (Simone) Daniels, Katie (Jerry) Pond, Molly (Jeff) Woo, Zach (Rachel Bennett) Samaras, Cassandra (Nathan Ramp) Wingert, Corine (Tom) Gilbert, the late Becky Borchardt, Lucas (Lauren) Samaras, Kayla (Marisa O’Gara) Wingert, Natalie Samaras, Hannah (Sean McNary) Borchardt, Shane Miller, & Maddie Miller; dear great-grandmother of Noah Wingert, Benjamin, Andrew, & Matthew Woo, Vincent Ridarelli, & Paige Pond; preceded in death by loving parents Lyle & Corine (née Beck) McCurdy and her brothers Ted & John McCurdy.
Originally from Springfield, IL and then Oak Ridge, TN, Mrs. Miller was proud to be of help to any of her children and grandchildren. She volunteered for many years at the Visiting Nurses Store in LaGrange, IL. She also enjoyed being a long-time member of Questers, Ridgewood Book Club, and St. John of the Cross Altar Woman’s Club. She was a long-time member of St. John of the Cross Church, and when her children were younger, she was an active volunteer and school board member for St. John’s School where all 8 of her children graduated, as well as 3 of her grandchildren. Although she always missed her children and grandchildren, she loved to spend her winters in Naples, FL and her summers between her home in Burr Ridge and her daughter’s lake house in Michigan.
Visitation 3 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral prayers at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, April 11 from the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs. Mass 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joan’s name to Angels Grace Hospice (https://www.angelsgracehospice.com/) are appreciated. Funeral information: (708) 352-6500
Dear Miller family, with our condolences please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers. You were so very lucky to have had such a wonderful mother and grandmother. Let’s have hamburger night in memory of Joan!
Chris Kvapil
Michael Jiménez
Thank you Christopher & Michael; your kind words and sentiment to our family are very helpful in this time. We look forward to gathering such a gathering!
Dear Miller Family, One behalf of the Walsh Family, we send our heartfelt condolences. We will keep you in our prayers as you mourn the loss of your wonderful mother, Joan Marie. Sincerely, Carol Walsh Rosentreter and Family
Thank you, Carol! Hello to all the Walsh family. Liz was my classmate and good friend at SJC.
Marybeth (Miller) Wingert
Mary Beth and Family
We are truly sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers. May your mom rest in our Lord’s loving arms.
Thank you very much, Pat.
Miller Family,
I was a good friend of David’s and I visited many times with Mrs. Miller when I was over at the house. She was always so nice to me and stopped what she was doing to chat. I’m sorry for your loss, and my thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
John Meadows
Hi John ~ Thank you for your kind words. It warms our hearts to hear from Dave’s friends. I definitely recognize your name. I think your sister is Mandy?
From Dave’s youngest sister, Marybeth
Miller Family,
I was friends with David since grade school. I can only call her Mrs Miller. She was always very kind and welcoming to me. My mom and her were laughing at gatherings at St Johns, a lot. Warm memories
Hi Michelle ~ Thank you for your kind words. It is so nice to hear from Dave’s friends here! I remember exactly who you are! I can picture your mom as well. Your mom and our mom were good friends! From Dave’s youngest sister, Marybeth
Dear Miller Family,
Thinking of you all as you mourn your mom/Joan’s passing and celebrate her life. We had many lovely conversations and laughs during Dave’s high school years. She lives on through all of you.
Sending love and prayers,
Laura (LaSage) Lusson
Hi Laura ~ How nice of you to post a comment here. Thank you! I’m glad you included your maiden name. I totally remember Laura LaSage! From Dave’s youngest sister, Marybeth
What a sweet lady and what a wonderful family. May she rest now, in the peace of God’s arms. Blessings and prayers for all her surviving family members and friends.
Hello Fr. Darrio ~ It is so nice to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words. You are missed at SJC!
Thank you to all the respondents to our mothers obituary posting. Our family receives solace in your words and thoughts during this time and is reminded of our mothers impact and reach into so many lives across her life. It brings us joy to read them and share your memories.
Oh my,i’m so sorry to hear this Miller Family. Your mom was the best, Dwight and I send our deepest condolences to you all we were blessed to have her in our lives. Sending love to you all ❤️
Dwight and Janet Schwartz