Helen “Joan” Monaghen (nee Ernst), 81, of Streamwood, died Monday, December 4, 2017. Born October 23, 1936 in Chicago. Joan enjoyed reading, puzzles, playing cards and going out to a sit-down meal but her true passions were her faith and her family. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mom of Sue (Bob) Cessna, Jim (Kelly), Paula (Larry) Blonski and the late Marybeth; cherished grandma of Matthew, Hayley, Shannon and grand dog Bodhi; caring great grandma of one due in March; kind daughter of late Paul and Helen (nee Keavney) Ernst; dear sister of Paul (Kay) Ernst, Pat (late Avid) Callsen and the late Donald; kind sister-in-law of Aggie Ernst; loving aunt to many. Visitation 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 S Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Rd), Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Saturday 9:15a.m. to St John the Evangelist Church, Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to the church, www.mystjohns.org, would be appreciated.
Friday, December 08, 2017
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, December 09, 2017
10:00 AM