Joan Sokolowski Obituary
We announce the death of Joan Sokolowski (Homewood, Illinois), who passed away on September 27, 2026, at the age of 87. Joan will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Sokolowski to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Raymond Walschlager; her mother-in-law Anne; her brothers, Edmund and Robert Walschlager; and her sisters-in-law, Claudette and Eloise.
She is survived by: her husband Roy Sokolowski; her son Jeffrey Witkowski; her grandson Jeffery Witkowski; her stepdaughter Cheryl Sokolowski; her brother Raymond Walschlager; her sister-in-law Susan; and her sister Lorraine (Roy Ketelaar). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home (18230 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery (1400 S Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162).
