Joan T. Szozda, nee Dryier, 75, of Joliet, IL formerly of Chicago, IL; passed away Friday, August 26, 2011; loving mother of Shelby (John) Pelko, Sandy (Don) Carlson and the late Sue Giannola; mother-in-law of Frank Giannola; proud nanny of Michael (Shawna), Matthew, Danny, Sammy, Shannon and Ryan; great-nanny of Michael Stephan and Lexi; beloved daughter of Sophie Dryier; dear sister of Ron (Pam) Dryier and the late Joyce Ebert; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Monday, August 29th, 10:30 a.m. from Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 W. Archer Ave. (corner of Natoma) Chicago, to St. Joseph Church, Summit, Mass 11:15 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Sunday, August 28th, 3 to 9 p.m. (773) 586-7900.
