Joan Panka Speranza Obituary
The memory of Joan Panka Speranza of Lake Forest, Illinois, who passed away on June 25, 2025 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Panka Speranza to pay them a last tribute.
As Joan Panka departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Joan Panka. Though Joan Panka may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Van Panka and Martha Panka; her siblings, David and Jane; her husband Carmen; and her children, Peter, Stephen, Lauren Egan and Nicole Presberg. She was also cherished by twenty-three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Patrick Church (991 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045). A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midtown Metro Achievement Center at 718 South Loomis Street, Chicago, IL 60607.
