Joan Weinstein nee Straus, born January 16, 1927 passed away peacefully, shy of her 98th birthday, on December 26 in Highland Park, IL. She is survived by her two sons, Alan (Boni) and John (Heidi); her four grandchildren, Michael (Jessica), Diana Wielgus (Andrew), Alex (Allison) and Hana (Reese); and eight great-grandchildren.
Born, raised and living most of her life in Chicago, she met her lifetime partner Mayer “Mike” while attending Hyde Park High School. After Joan attended Eureka College they were married for more than 60 years, until Mike’s passing in 2008. While Joan and Mike loved to travel the world, for Joan in particular, nothing was more important and brought more joy than being with her friends and family. While most of her friends preceded her in death, she was surrounded and comforted by the presence and love of her family in her final days.
Funeral service will be Monday, December 30, 2024 12:00 PM at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, IL 60091. Interment at Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL 60706.
