I miss you more than you'll ever know, I wish I could call you. I really miss all the random comments that you'd leave on my Facebook posts and photos. I miss all the random visits that we'd surprise you with when Arles and I were in the area. I miss going to breakfast with you. Whenever id come stay at your house, you'd always want to go to Dalton's or Hof's Hutt. You really just loved spending time with family, and it meant so much to you. There are just so many years worth of memories and traditions that we built as a family, and they'll never be the same without you. I'm glad we were able to cherish so many memories together. You were always there for me, and never missed a single thing. I love and miss you Grandma. ❤️

For my birthday a few years ago, we all decided to go on a New Years Eve cruise. My grandma was always up for an adventure. We were in Puerto Vallarta going to Rhythm of the Nights, and we were having such a fun afternoon. It was a fun excursion, and an amazing vacation, which happened to be the last one we took as a family. Our family all wore matching tshirts and my grandma really showed me how much she loved it. I'm going to miss going on cruises with you, and watching you speed away on your scooter when we would go to the casino. Whenever we'd go check up on you, you'd complain about how the casino was taking all your money. It was usually some silly amount like $10 😜 I'll never forget when Patrick and David wanted to do a slot pull and had you convinced we'd all win some money, and we lost everything in a matter of minutes. 🤣 
I'll miss everything about you grandma. Your warm hugs, your witty sense of humor, your contagious laugh, your delicious cookies at Christmas time, and most importantly, your unconditional love. I never knew it was possible to have a grandma as amazing as you. I was blessed to have been loved by such a caring individual all my life. I'll forever be grateful that I had such a close relationship with my grandmother. There will never be enough words in the world to express how much I love and miss you. ❤️

Celebration of Mothers day and birthdays.

My Mom's 90th birthday celebration. What a memorable day !!!

At the Orange County Fair in Summer of 2025 with her great grand baby, Emma.

Joan was the best grandma I could’ve asked for. I’ll miss her so much. I have so many fond memories of spending summer vacations and holidays in her home. I loved walking in and knowing I would immediately get the biggest hug and be offered a cold drink. My favorite memories with her were often mundane—just chatting with her in the morning as she had her coffee and read the newspaper. I would tell her about my life and all the exciting things I was doing. While sometimes she didn’t quite get why I was going to a concert for an artist I’d seen a thousand times before, she always supported it because it made me happy. All she wanted was for her family to be happy and I loved that about her.   I love you Grandma and I’ll always miss the chance to chat with you over morning coffee.

Dear Mom,
We were all at the cemetery yesterday placing Halloween decorations because we all know how much you enjoyed the holidays. We will all miss you very much during the holidays, but our wonderful memories of you will last forever.
Love you always,
Your daughter, Julie

Joan was a brilliant person who brought a depth of thought, insight, compassion, empathy, and an appropriate sense of fun and humor to all occasions.  She was a loving and caring wife and mother who will be missed by all those who called her a friend. Joan was a bright light with a charismatic and caring personality.  One knew when she entered a room, as the conversation grew a bit brighter and the mood a bit lighter.  To have known Joan is to miss her dearly.

Mom,
    I miss you so much and wish you were still here.  You were the greatest mom and had a great sense of humor that I am missing.  Last week was tough on what would have been your 91st birthday.  I think I always thought we'd have more time.  You family misses you terribly and hope that you are smiling down on us from heaven. I am still glad you did not have a prolonged illness but the speed at which you were taken from us has been brutal for those of us left behind.  I find myself  many times picking up the phone to call you and realizing you are not there to take a call. I relish all the memories that we have from all the trips we all took and I hope you realize how much you were/are loved. Love Janet

My Mom, my confidant, my friend.
She was special person in many ways and never waivered from her support of her children. I was very fortunate to be able to have her as my mother. She is and will always be missed as a bright and guiding light for those around her. The world lost a wonderful person. 
I love you

Tom

My Mom's 90th birthday party at her home.
She was so happy and we love and miss her so much.

Mom, We visited you today on your 91st birthday. It was so calm and peaceful, Saint Mary is looking over you. You will not be alone, we will visit you often.
We love you so much and will always miss you.
Love, Julie, John, Justina, & Emma

Mom I love you so much.  I miss you so much . My life will never be the same. When I was a teenager I'm sure I was a pain to you. You have always been there for me. My love has always been unconditional. I will miss you forever. Heaven must be wonderful. .
Your daughter Julie

My Mom at Angel Stadium enjoying our annual summer baseball game with the family.
Thanks to my brother, Tom, for always treating us to this event every summer.

My Mom with family in Cabo San Lucas, she loved  traveling and seeing new places.

My Mom enjoying a margarita in Cabo San Lucas on a family cruise to Mexico.

Dear Mom,
I just wanted to let you know you are the best mother ever. You were always so kind and loving to me. You protected me and always made sure I had a good life.
Everything I learned from you by being such a wonderful mother, made me a better Mother to my children. I learned from the best. I love you so much and will miss you always. Your in my heart forever.
Your loving daughter, Julie

Joan was a wonderful person I knew from our Red Hat group. Many memories of her at our events she never missed a event. Last time I saw her was in August at Carols house for Card Bingo we sat at some table with Lois had a wonderful time talking how she was doing. will miss her so much. Love Linda Winslow

Rest easy Aunt Joan  give Dad grandma and grandpa hugs for all of us. You are a wonderful lady. You are so blessed to have a wonderful family.

I was first introduced to this lovely lady 10+ years ago I thought I was meeting a quiet old lady but little did I know Joan was as spunky and  as active as ever, going out with her girlfriends going on cruises even working a part time job and just so full of life. As time went on Joan became someone I could talk to without being criticized someone who I loved hearing stories from like her childhood in Chicago and her travels around the world. Over the past few years as life started to slow down I always admired her strength to still get up and go handle her business. Joan was so independent so when I could I was always eager to help her with anything like daily errands or simply keeping her company watching jeopardy while having a glass of wine or 3. Joan would always have her hair and toes done  so I would tease her saying you’re gonna catch a young man one day and she’d say “if he’s lucky.” I could ask her for anything and without hesitation she’d be right there so when the opportunity came for me to give back I knew without a doubt I’d be there for her till the end. What I’ll miss most is our daily talks about how our day went and gossiping about our friends. What saddens me the most is knowing how excited she was for our wedding she would always thank me for keeping her grandson in line and I’d thank her for being the one he could confide in when he had no one else. Joan and I had plans to fix up the backyard and start a garden even picking out some flowers, she had many plans for the future but there’s apart of me that knows she’s relieved to finally be able to relax. I will miss you dearly and if Hoolie Bear could speak he would thank you for putting up with us and letting us call you our grandma too.

This was my Grandma's first time meeting her great-granddaughter Emma. She was so excited to finally be a great grandma. I'll forever be grateful that Emma and my grandma were able to spend her entire first year together. I'll always share memories with Emma about how wonderful he great grandma was and how much she loved her. ❤️

When i finished high school in 2011, I had the opportunity to move in with my grandmother from the high desert to La Palma. Since then, we lived together and i was fortunate enough to see her and talk to her every day. We became closer than ever and throughout the years and developed the most special relationship. I would always ask her about the good old days. How life was in Calumet City where she was born, i would often ask about her move to California, and we always went back and forth about how different hers and my generation are. Until her last day, she was as sharp as a tack. I feel so blessed to have been able to spend as much time with her as i did. You’ve only been gone a couple of weeks and the house feels so different and empty without you. I did whatever i could to make her life easier as she grew older and i wouldnt want it any other way. There was nothing i wouldnt do for her. Since a little kid, shes always been the best grandmother anyone could ask for. I’ll miss helping her bring the groceries in, finding her cell phone or car key, or just walking down the stairs every morning to the smell of her coffee to tell her good morning. I could talk to her about anything and shed always listen. To watch her live a normal life and still drive until the age of 90 was nothing but amazing to me. I constantly reminded her of how blessed she was to be able to do everything she could at her age and i was convinced shed live to 100. I’d still be in bed, then id hear the garage door open with Grandma walking into the house, finished with her errands all by noon. Exhausted from yet another long morning  she never missed a beat. She was no doubt, the kindest woman ive ever known and i couldn’t even count the number of friends she had. She never missed any weekly Saturday games or bunco meets, no matter how she was feeling. I’m beyond crushed your gone, but I’m so grateful for the times we had and spent together. Love you forever Grandma. - Julian

Family Holidays are always special. Joan was always out and about socializing with the family. Never did she go hide for some alone time or go to bed too early. She always enjoyed every moment with the ones closest to her.

I remember the day i brought home this dog as a puppy, her and the family were not very happy about it. Who would know she would end loving this dog so much. Every time i would let him inside, he would always run into the other room first to see if she was in there. (Or maybe just to bribe her for some extra food). He misses her very much, just like the rest of us.

This is one of my favorite pictures of me and Joan and David he was the most kind loving soul that I've ever met from the first meeting we became best friends to remind me so much of my own grandmother my heart goes out to the family may you all find comfort knowing she's in no more pain and she's with the Lord..

Words alone can not express the saddness and heartbreak i feel for my sisterfriend Julie and her family .. Joan was the true definition of a matriarch .. she valued her family and dedicated her entire life to them .. she enjoyed spending time vacationing, dining, celebrating and making memories that will last longer than her age .. her grandchildren were her pride and joy that brightened her smile  daily .. the birth of her great granddaughter made her heart overflow once more .. I've been lucky enough to have known Joan for over 40 years .. she worried about most things and had a sense of humor that I found quite endearing .. I will definitely miss her at gatherings but i am grateful that her family values will carry on with the people she loved so deeply .. OX 😊

Dearest Mom I miss you so much.  You were always there supporting me through my entire life.  You are sweet and full of wit and you always made me laugh.  We had great times together both at home and during travels.  We had so much fun during the 2002 and 2010 Olympics collecting pins and attending events. One of the highlights of my life was when we went dogsledding in Alaska on the glacier.  Since I am technologically unsophisticated I have been unsuccessfully trying to post a picture of you and I on the glacier with the dogs (I know you loved dogs).  You loved games and I think you passed this love onto me.  I am heartbroken over the loss of you as I thought we would have more time. God must have needed you to be his angel now but we are now missing you.  I know you are looking down on us from heaven.

You were the best Mother-In-Law ever !!! Always kind, fun, and compassionate. You had a great sense of humor, and always made me laugh. Our many cruises and vacations with family I will cherish those memories forever. I'm going to miss watching jeopardy with you, you always answered more questions correctly than I did. You have made me a better person just by knowing you. We will all miss your humor, laughter, and kindness.
Love you so much, your Son-In-Law, John.

Joan was one of a kind. She was the type of person that could light up a room by just sitting and listening to others talk, but she was always ready with a perfectly timed, witty remark. She was probably the kindest most caring person I've ever known.  She would always make sure to go out of her way and be grateful and appreciative of every little thing. It's very hard to imagine a world without her in it, but I know she would want everyone to cherish the memories that we have instead of regretting the ones we are no longer able to create. I love you and I miss you, Joan. 
      -Arles

Whenever I came over, Joan would say
" Your not starting to drink again are you"?  We both laughed and I loved her humor she was so witty she always surprised me with her wit....I will miss her.  I wished I had more photos of her.

My deepest sympathy to the family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for all of you, and I pray you will find the peace and strength to get through this very difficult time. I remember Joan from way back when Julie and I being best friends were literally always together like glue. Joan was so caring and comforting to talk to and always warm and welcoming. She was truly an amazing woman with a genuine heart of gold... God bless her precious heart & beautiful soul.🕊 May you all continue to feel her love every day. To my dear best friend Julie, please know I am always here for you and love you dearly.♡🤍♡

My grandma was one of a kind. She brought so much joy to mine and my family's life. She'd love just sitting in her living room and chatting when we'd come to visit. She had such a witty sense of humor but also the kindness heart around. I'll cherish all of our family gatherings as well as the endless amount of vacations we were able to do together. I'm glad you were able to spend an entire year with Emma. She loved you so much. I love and miss you grandma. ❤️

I love Joan! She was a warm, welcoming hostess, and always included me in family gatherings for years for Christmas Eve and Easter, then later on just Easter as she went to the high desert to Julie’s house for Christmas Eve. Young at heart and always ready to laugh, I will forever have good memories of her. I’ll miss her.

I've known Joan almost my entire life. We all lived on the best street ever - Del Este Circle.  Our families grew up together, and share so many wonderful memories. Joan and the other moms kept their eyes on all of us. It was a loving and safe environment. I miss those days. As an adult I was able to visit with Joan a few times. Always nice to see her and have good conversations. We'll miss you Joan, and bless your family.

I took this photo of Joan with Julie’s dear friend Sharon - she was so happy in this photo! Taken at Justina’s baby shower

She was one of a kind - I have known and loved her since I have been 12 and I’m 45 years old now - I lived with Joan for at least a year and I will treasure our chats from that time and the many that followed throughout the years! She was so witty and a great conversationalist!, joyful with her humor, and just a wonderful and special woman! There are not enough words to express how much I enjoyed her and she will be deeply missed! We loved hosting Mothers Day one year and we had the best time playing bingo with her and everyone there that loved her so much! It warmed our hearts to know she was having a wonderful day! RIP with those that have gone before you and most importantly with the Lord 🥰🙏✝️ - praying for children/grandchildren at this hard time

This was a Neighborhood watch picnic at LaPalma park.
Joan with Armida selling 50/50 tickets

Make your own scarf at Marlene’s Red Hats

My condolences to the family. 

I worked with Joan at Lucky Stores in Buena Park CA. She was more than a co-worker. She was a wonderful friend and did so much for me during those years. 

Sincerely
Steve Newcomb

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Joan Mary Wisniewski

9 octubre, 1934 – 12 septiembre, 2025

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