Joan Schergen Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan Schergen (Crestwood, Illinois), who passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her children, Timothy Schergen (Diane), Joan Graziano (Joe) and Cheryl Schergen; her siblings, Norrine Janecek, Daniel Finn, James Finn, Mary Giblin, John "Jack" Finn, Robert Finn and Patrick Finn; and her sister-in-law Bette Tobin.
She is survived by: her husband Mathias J. Schergen; her children, Mathias Schergen (Vanessa), Thomas Schergen (Debbie), Michael Schergen (Cathy), Mary Connolly (Steve), Steven Schergen (Rita), Beverly Shaw (late George), Susan Schergen, Marc Schergen (Barb) and John Schergen (Terry); and her brother Michael "Mickey" Finn.
In lieu of flowers, donations to De La Salle Institute for The George Shaw Memorial Scholarship, Attn: Tom Schergen, 3434 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 OR https://dls.org would be appreciated. Memorial donations can also be made to PoisoningOfAmerica.org, a nonprofit founded in memory of Sydney Schergen, whose life continues to inspire advocacy, education, and the protection of others.
