Joan E. Klutcharch, age 82, of Hometown, IL, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2019. Loving sweetheart of over 63 years to Frank Klutcharch; Loving mom to Kim (Owen) Heitman, Steve (Kathy), Ruth (Spike) Ferraro, Christopher (Victoria), Shari Ruane, Vicki (Kevin) Sherwood, and Mark (Holly); Adored grandma of lots of hugs and kisses to 23 grandchilren; Dearest sister and friend to Peggie (Chuck), Jim (Jan), Tom (Pat), Gerry (Jim), and Steve; Beloved aunt to many. Funeral to begin at 9:15 AM on Thursday, 5/23, at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd, Oak Lawn, with a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial to follow at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 8925 S Kostner, Hometown. Visitation will be from 3-9 PM on Wednesday, 5/22, at the Funeral Home. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood on Friday, 5/24, at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make-A-Wish, 1702 E Highland Ave, Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
