Joanne Schimka's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2025 in Des Plaines, Illinois

Joanne Schimka

July 18, 1940 - October 29, 2025 (85 years old)

Des Plaines, Illinois

Joanne Schimka's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2025 in Des Plaines, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
G L Hills Funeral Home Ltd

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Joanne Schimka

July 18, 1940 - October 29, 2025 (85 years old)

Des Plaines, Illinois

Joanne Schimka Obituary

The passing of Joanne Schimka of Des Plaines, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 29, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joanne Schimka to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clem Juenger and Ethel Juenger; her husband Ronald Sr.; her daughter Deborah Cook (Raymond); and her sisters, Marcy and Carol.

She is survived by: her sons, Ronald Jr., Daniel (Sheila), Thomas and John (Mary Pat); her grandchildren, Neil, Natalie (Tracy), Kaile (Cindel), Jordan, Taylor (Dan), Chandler (Joey), Dylan, Meghan, Maddie, Krystina, Kyle (Nikki), Jessica (Bill), Sarah, Noelle and Alex; her great grandchildren, Sophia, Scarlett, Leona, Henry, William, Collins, Joey, Kylie, McKenzie, Alex Jr., Shane and Olivia; and her brothers, Mike (Ellen), Dave (Paulette) and Bob (Nance).

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the G. L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd. (745 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Oakton Animal Hospital, email protected, or an animal shelter of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
G L Hills Funeral Home Ltd



Fri

Nov 07

Visitation

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.
745 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Fri

Nov 07

Funeral service

12:00 PM

G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.
745 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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