Joan C. Graczyk

Joan C. Graczyk, née Bashaw, 69, of Shorewood, Illinios, passed away on May 21st, 2023. She was a loving wife to the late Gary Graczyk; beloved daughter of the late Fred Bashaw and the late Leila née Ehrenstrom; cherished sister of the late Gail (Donald) Bushong and the late Gary Bashaw; loving aunt to Andrea (Eric) Stevenson, and Eric Bushong; fond great aunt of 4 great nephews and 1 great niece; treasured cousin of Richard Pierce; dearest friend to countless others. Also to cherish her memories will be the Choir Chicks; she was also a proud mama of two pups.

Joan was an advocate and champion for development of disabled individuals. Joan was such a giving person and was able to give the gift of sight through donation with Eversight Gift Bank. She was also a big donor & fosterer of dachshunds.

Friends and family will gather at the funeral home for a memorial visitation for Joan that will be held Wednesday, June 14th, 2023, 11am to 1pm. Inurnment at Chapel Hill Garden South Cemetery. Info 708-636-1200 or www.chapelhillgardenssouth.com

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are appreciated to Midwest Dachshund Rescue https://mwdr.org/donate.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelHillGardensSouth.com for the Graczyk family.