Kazmierczak, Joan M. (Nee Knippel) Went peacefully surrounded by family on November 21, 2010. Loving wife of Stanley for 65 years. Loving mother to Beverly Donofrio, Dale (Cyndi Awe), Debra Reschlein, and Craig (Sondra). Special cousin to "Wally" Cherek. Further survived by grandchildren, great - grandchildren, siblings, other relatives, and friends. Joan was a devoted loving mother who always put family first.Memorials:In lieu of flowers, donations to Aurora Hospice appreciatedVisitation:A memorial gathering will be held at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 7963 S. 116th St., Franklin, on Saturday, November 27, from 11:30AM to 12:30PM.Service:Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 12:30PM.