Joan D. Tomczak

Joan D. Tomczak, nee Jackovich, age 89, longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, April 7, 2025.  Loving wife of the late Robert R. Tomczak.  Devoted mother of Julie (Jeff) McLaughlin, Cindy (late Jerry) Byerly, Pam (Tom) Knowles, and Kim (Rich) Goldsworthy. Proud grandma of Jeana (Ashley Clendenny) McLaughlin, Jamie (Ryan) Gasvoda, Jonathan (Autumn) Byerly, Bradley (Andie) Knowles, Adam (Amber) Knowles, and Matthew (Taylor) Knowles, Rich (Karyn) Goldsworthy, Meagan (Matt Conneen) Goldsworthy, and the late Gerald Byerly; great-grandma of Ben, Collin,  Brooklyn, Brynn, Bailey, Auden, Owen, and Richie.  Dearest sister of Paul, Connie, and the late Ted, Bob, and Geri.  Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Beloved daughter of the late John and Anna Jackovich.  Joan loved feeding the stray cats in the neighborhood, sneaking treats to the dogs next door, and making sure the birds in her yard were well taken care of.  But more than anything she loved her children and grandchildren.  She was also blessed with neighbors who she lovingly referred to as her “Angels”.  Joan was loved by her family, neighbors, and many friends, and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Prayer service Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home James E. Janusz - Director 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with Deacon Jim Renwick officiating.  Interment Holy Cross Cemetery – Calumet City, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, appreciated.

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