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Joanne L. Porter

November 22, 1939 — October 19, 2026

Joanne L. Porter, nee Riddering, age 86, beloved wife for 54 years to the late Eugene S. "Gene" Porter (2015). Loving mother of Susan (Angel) Contreras and Robert (Kathy) Porter. Cherished grandmother of Adam (Lydia) Contreras and Evan (Kenadee) Contreras; and Madison Porter. Dear great-grandmother of Gene and Tori. Dearest sister of Allen (Darlene) Riddering. Fond sister-in-law of the late William (Carolyn) Porter. Dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. 

Visitation Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, Oak Lawn, IL.

Memorials to United Hospice, 1420 Renaissance Drive, Suite 209, Park Ridge, IL 60068 are appreciated.

Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Interment

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery

11333 South Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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