Obituary
Joan H. Fischbein, 91, passed away on March 21, 2025; beloved wife of the late Albert for 57 wonderful years; loving mother of Steven, Jill (Scott) Lefcourt, Seth (Alison) and the late Kenneth (Patricia); cherished grandma of Sarah ( Josh) Catalanotto, Alex Fischbein, Maxime Lefcourt, Michael Fischbein and Matthew Fischbein; adored great grandma of Theo; much loved sister, aunt and friend of many. A Docent at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center for 8 years, a graduate of the University of Illinois where she joined the EKT Sorority, and a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Joan loved to travel the world with her beloved Albert, they had a second home in Scottsdale, AZ, she loved reading, had many life long friends; but her greatest joy was being a grandma. Joan will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Memorial donations in her honor to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. Graveside service, Monday, March 24, 2025; 11 AM at Shalom Memorial Park 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL. To leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.