Joan Clair (Clair) Schorsch

Joan Clair Schorsch, age 83, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011, at Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, IL. Joan was born in Chicago, IL, on February 8, 1928, daughter of the late William C. and Ellen M. (Nee: Le Coq) Clair.

On May 15, 1948, she was united in marriage to Stephen L. Schorsch, who preceded her in death on July 14, 2003. She was lately a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Racine, Wisconsin, and formerly a member of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Chicago, Illinois.

Survivors include her ten children, twenty-two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren: Stephen William (Mimi) Schorsch, Matt (fianceé Angela), Alex and Jeff; Susan Ann (Craig) Hansen, Craig Jr. (fianceé Brittany) (Brooklynn and Braelynn), Kyle (Matthew), Christian, and Kelsey; Lucille Martha (Herbert) Mark Jr., Kevin (Katie) (Elizabeth and Michael), Nicole (Brett) Satkamp (William), Thomas and Laura; Carl Peter (June) Schorsch, Peter, Philip and Victoria; Eric Joseph (Denise) Schorsch, Tyler, Abigail and Ryan; Mary Ellen Schorsch, Carmen Veronica Ceron; Joanne Louise (Barry) Juister, Angela and Nicholas; Andrew Paul Schorsch (special friend Ginger Cox); Julia Clare Schorsch; and Joseph Anton Schorsch, Kellie and James.

She is also survived by her brother, William Le Coq Clair; and brother-in-law, Anton F. (Jackie) Schorsch Jr.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her son, Peter Joseph.

Relatives and friends in Wisconsin may meet with the family at Maresh-Meredith Funeral Home on Wednesday April 13, 2011, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St., Racine, Wisconsin, 53406, on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. with visitation from 9 a.m. until time of Mass, Rev. William J. Dietzler officiating.

Relatives and friends in Illinois may meet with the family at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge, IL 60068 on Friday, April 15, 2011, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady Mother of the Church, 8747 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL, 60656, on Saturday, April 16, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. with visitation from 9 a.m. until time of Mass, with interment at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, River Grove, IL. Memorials to St. Paul the Apostle Church or Our Lady Mother of the Church.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888