Joan A. Burns

1930 - 2017

Joan A. Burns obituary, 1930-2017, Crystal Lake, IL

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home

500 West Terra Cotta Ave

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Joan Burns Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 7, 2017.

Joan A. Burns, 87, of Lakewood, passed away peacefully in her home on August 7, 2017. Born February 12, 1930 in Jersey City, NJ; she was the daughter of Arthur and Grace (Clossey) McConville. She married Robert F. Burns on September 24, 1955 in Jersey City, NJ.
Joan was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church where she was a volunteer for Little Christopher's.
She enjoyed spending her time reading, decorating, gardening, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Christopher (Kathleen), Jeffrey (Rebecca) and Colleen Burns; grandchildren, Matthew, Sean, Connor and Kelly Burns; sister, Mary Bachman; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Paul and Arthur McConville and a sister, Eileen McConville.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 pm Friday, August 11, 2017 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake. Burial will take place in Windridge Memorial Park, Cary. Online condolences may be submitted at querhammerandflagg.com

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August 10, 2017

J

I am so sorry for the sad loss of your loved one.May the God of comfort be with you and your family during this difficult period.

August 10, 2017

Whit

My sincerest condolences to the family. May our Heavenly Father comfort you durning this difficult time

August 9, 2017

My condolences to the Burns family. May the God of comfort give you the strength and endurance to cope with the loss of your love one.

August 9, 2017

Sincere condolences goes out to the Burns family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn the loss of Joan

August 9, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the family. May God strengthen you during this difficult time.

August 7, 2017

Donna Bachman

Our condolences to the Burns Family. Thinking of your families and wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Ken &a Donna Bachman

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Memorial Events
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Aug

11

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home

500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Aug

12

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

451 W. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Aug

12

Burial

Windridge Memorial Park

Cary, IL 60014

Funeral services provided by:

Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home

500 West Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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