Joan I. Wittenberg

April 17, 1928 - January 7, 2025 (96 years old)

Northbrook, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home

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Joan I. Wittenberg

April 17, 1928 - January 7, 2025 (96 years old)

Northbrook, Illinois

Joan I. Wittenberg Obituary

We bid farewell to Joan I. Wittenberg (Northbrook, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 7, 2025 at the age of 96. Joan touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Mehaffey and Gertude Mehaffey; her husband Merle Wittenberg; and her siblings, Bette Rice (Gregory) and Edward Mehaffey (Myra).

She is survived by: her children, Sally Johansson (Leif), Roy Wittenberg (Janet), Heidi Pelrine (Patrick Tkach), Lisa Walter (Joe) and Kurt Wittenberg (Anne Dooley); and her sister Diane Garnsey (Herrick). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to P.E.O. International: peointernational.org, Covenant Living of Northbrook-Benevolent Care: covliving.org, or the Wisconsin Lions Club Foundation https://wlf.info. Keep Joan's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home



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2625 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

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2625 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

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