Joanne G. Kapala

CUSTER PARK—Joanne G. Kapala (nee Gawlik), 79, of Custer Park, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at her home.  
Born Nov. 18, 1937 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Joseph and Sophie Gawlik.  
Surviving are her husband, Sylvester Kapala, whom she married Feb. 11, 1956 in Chicago; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Laura Kapala of Lombard, IL; two grandchildren, Alex and Erin; sister, Cathy Lozano of California and two brothers, George Gawlik and Leonard Gawlik, both of California.  
Cremation rites were accorded. A Memorial Mass will be at the Immaculate Conception Church, Monday, April 3, 2017 at 10 a.m. Rev. Show Reddy Allam will officiate. Inurnment will follow in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.  
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in her name may be directed to Joliet Area Community Hospice.
For more information and to visit her online guestbook, log onto www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find their Facebook page at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes.
R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood is in charge of arrangements.