Joan Sokolowski

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Joan A. Sokolowski (87) of Chicago Heights on September 2 7, 2026. Joan was a beloved wife to Roy Sokolowski for 53 years. A mother to Jeffrey Witkowski, stepmother to Cheryl Sokolowski and the late Patricia Sokolowski and late Ricky Sokolowski. Cherished grandmother to Jeffery Witkowski Jr.

Joan had a true love for gardening, taking pride in watching flowers bloom. She also enjoyed crocheting, reading, and cooking for her husband. Her home was also filled with love for animals, which held a special place in her heart.

Joan is survived by her husband Roy Sokolowski, her son Jeffrey Witkowski, her grandson Jeffery Witkowski, stepdaughter Cheryl Sokolowski, brother Raymond Walschlager, sister in-law Susan, her sister Lorraine and her husband Roy Ketelaar and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Joan is preceded in death by her Father Raymond Walschlager and his wife Anne nee Schliazas, her brothers Edmund and Robert Walschlager and her sister in-laws Claudette and Eloise.

Visitation will be held at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL. 60430, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Queen of Heaven in Hillside Illinois. For further information, please contact tews-ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300.