Joan Pearson

Barrington, Illinois,She was born in Chicago October 3, 1931 to Walter and Isabel (Bohinski) Kwasigroch. She married the love of her life, Wendell Pearson, on February 3, 1951. She was well known for her cooking skills and artistic talents. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and was proud of her new great-grandson. She is survived by her husband; her son, Gary (Alison) Pearson, two daughters, Wendy DiMaria, Holly (Steve) Rivera; her grandchildren, Nicholas DiMaria, Denise (Sam) Scianna, Kelly and Michael Pearson; great-grandson, Francesco Scianna; one brother, Walter (Barbara) Kwasigroch; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Carol (Larry) Weiss. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Illinois Division, Inc., 225 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60601 or The National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter, 525 W Monroe St, Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60661.

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