Joan K. Di Lorenzo, née West, age 97, longtime resident of Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.
Born in Nebraska, she was preceded in death by her parents, Viola and Guy West, and nine siblings.
Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Di Lorenzo; loving mother of Christine (Steve) Burris and Anthony (Carol) Di Lorenzo; devoted grandmother of William Shand, Anthony (Jae) Di Lorenzo, David (Jennifer) Shand, Lisa (Farnia) Ghavami, Michael (Jacqui) Di Lorenzo, and Dana (the late Cory) LeVin; proud great-grandmother of Tyler, Sailor, Crash, Nicholas, Alina, Lyla, Anthony, Johnny, Aria, and Charlie; beloved aunt and cherished friend to many.
Family was the center of her life, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St., Glenview, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60607 (mercyhome.org).
Funeral info: 847.673.6111.