Joan Alice Stachurski

Joan Alice Stachurski (Niespodziany) 90, passed away on July 27, 2024, from natural causes at her son’s home in Jupiter, Florida. Joan was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 28, 1934. Sadly, in 1944, Joan and her two brothers were orphaned when her mother died of cancer. At that time, she and her brothers went under the care of St. Hedwig orphanage. It was there that Joan and her brothers attended school and where Joan graduated from high school, in 1952. After leaving the orphanage Joan worked at the Merchandise Mart on the Chicago River, Downtown. In 1954, she met Thomas J. Stachurski- her future husband. In July of 1955, Thomas enlisted in the Army and became a member of the distinguished Honor Guard, serving in Washington, D.C. In June 1956, Thomas and Joan were married at Immaculate Conception Church, in South Chicago. After marrying, they resided in Washington D.C. and in March of 1957, at Walter Reed Army Hospital, Joan had their first child, Deborah. After her husband’s discharge from the Army in July 1957, they returned to Chicago and in July of 1958, their second child, Thomas Jr., was born. And, Kenneth, their third child, would follow in July 1962. In 1972, the family moved to South Florida where Joan and Thomas lived for 39 years. Joan had great pride in being an involved and nurturing matriarch to her family. She was a loving wife, a cherished mother, a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother, and a treasured friend. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Thomas; her son Thomas Jr; her father and mother, Stanley and Salomea Niespodziany; and, her brothers Stanley and Casey Niespodziany. Joan is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Richard) DeCrane; her son, Kenneth (Kelli) Stachurski; , her seven grandchildren, Amanda, Julie, Alex, Katharine, Paul, Michael and Alexandra; and, her five great-grandchildren, Scarlett, Nolan, Ryliegh, Neala, and Stanley (arriving in December). Joan will be missed deeply by her family and by those whose lives she touched. A Memorial Service and Interment will be held in the Summer of 2025, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, the family requests considering a donation to your favorite charity in Joan’s Memory.

Joan Alice Stachurski

June 28, 1934 - July 27, 2024