Joan Ellinger, of Chicago, formerly of Sheboygan, WI passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2018.
She is the cherished daughter to the late Wilmer and Emma Ellinger; loving sister to the late Tom Ellinger; devoted best friend to Amedee Daisy Guillou; cousin to Linda Chodak; friend and family to many others.
Joan was a medical researcher for Hines VA Hospital for over 39 years. She and her best friend, Daisy enjoyed going to the casinos, going on road trips and traveling to various places including Europe.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 10:00 am until the time of her funeral at 12:00 noon at Blake Lamb Funeral Home (4727 W. 103rd Street; Oak Lawn, IL 60453), with Fr. Joseph Mol officiating. A family reception will immediately follow funeral services. Private Entombment will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.