Joan E. Oltyan, nee Benestanti, 62, of Woodridge, died Nov. 29, loving wife of John; beloved mother of Joel (Jennifer) and Nicole (Derek) Poloski; proud grandmother of Max and Eli Poloski and Elena Oltyan; dear sister of Marianne (Tom) Romano and Annette (Rod) Peltier; dear sister-in-law of Andrew (Sookie) Oltyan; fond aunt of Patricia (Rico) Fini, Dennis, Steven (Jackie) and Mark (Carla) Peltier, Jim (Lisa) Romano, Maria (Reid) Forth, Corey (Karin) Oltyan and Chris (Katie) Oltyan; daughter-in-law of Ann Oltyan. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St., Downers Grove. Prayers 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from funeral home to Divine Savior Church, Downers Grove, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Long Research Fund, attn: Dr. Bonomi, 1725 West Harrison, Suite 821, Chicago, IL 60612. 630-964-6500 .
