Joan D Karafiat Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joan D Karafiat of North Aurora, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 8, 2026 at the age of 66. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan D Karafiat to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Rygasiewicz and Betty Rygasiewicz; and her brother Tommy. She is survived by: her husband Dave; her children, Tony (Ella), Phil, Alex and Natalie Proctor (Connor); her grandson Charlie; and her siblings, Ed "Buddy", Bonnie Johnson (Jeff) and Mary Lou Stasi (Otto).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's name may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society via check (made out to St. Vincent DePaul Society) delivered to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 722 High Street, Aurora, IL 60505. Alternatively, please consider donating blood to your local blood bank, as she had done for the last thirty years.
