Joan Lydia Fasel nee Klaus, age 78 of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully, July 30, 2014. Beloved wife of Kenneth J Fasel. Loving mother of Kenny Fasel, Jim (Sue) Fasel, Jeff Fasel, Rudy Fasel and the late Bob (Pam) Fasel. Cherished grandmother of seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dear sister of Betty Shipp, Bill (Carol) Klaus, the late Bea Jakubowski and the late June Haus. Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday August 4, 2014 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Road Steger, IL 60475. Funeral Tuesday August 5th 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church 330 Highland Ave Chicago Heights, IL. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - Elwood, IL. For information 708-755-6100 or visit our online guestbook at www.smitsfh.com