Joann M Buchmeier age 73 of Steger, Illinois passed away on September 10, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Gene Buchmeier. Loving mother of Rick and Michael Buchmeier. Cherished Grandmother of Matthew, Ryan and Heather. Dear sister of Karen (Richard) VanVueren. Memorial Visitation Friday Sept. 16th from 3:30 p.m. until time of Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Road Steger, IL. Inurnment will be private. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com