Joanne Drinka Obituary

In loving memory of Joanne Drinka in Waukegan, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, who departed this world on December 15, 2024 at the age of 92. Joanne leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joanne Drinka to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Margaret Switzer and Edward Switzer; and her half-sisters, Catherine Switzer and Betty Kisonis (Switzer). She is survived by: her husband John Drinka; her children, Wayne, Dianne O'Brochta, Steve (Vicki) and Donna; her grandchildren, Michael Drinka, Kristin Drinka, Jacqueline Perez (Dave), Theodore O'Brochta (TJ), Robert O'Brochta, Stephanie Rizov, Kathryn Holstine and Steve Drinka; and her great grandchildren, Blake Drinka, Brady Drinka, Adam O'Brochta, Henry O'Brochta, Thomas O'Brochta, Graeson Perez, Elena Perez, Camille Holstine and Paige Rizov.

Visitation was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Church (450 Keller Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.