Joanne E. Nowak, nee Dombrowski, late of Dolton, formerly of South Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J.; devoted mother of Margaret (Carl) Nowak-Lind, James (Beverly), Virginia (William) Zientara, Dianne (Frank) Gruger, Joseph (Dorothy), Mary Jo (William) Lowden, Anthony (Laura) and John (Susan); proud grandmother of 19; loving sister of Florence (late Andrew) Sobucki and the late Henry (Pelagia) Dombrowski; fond sister-in-law of Rosemarie (Edwin) Makowski and Richard (Joan) Nowak; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday 8:45 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/South Holland to St. Jude the Apostle Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Heart Association. 708-841-2300 or 708-460-2300.
