Joanne Gasparin, 71, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at her residence from a long illness. Born in Chicago, IL, on October 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ann Blanco, formerly known as Cordelia White. She graduated with high honors from East Central High School in Cleveland, OH, in 1955. On July 6, 1957, she married William J. Gasparin, Jr. in Waukegan, IL. Joanne was employed as an Executive Secretary and later worked in the Human Resource Dept. at Cherry Electrical Products for 26 years and thereafter worked for Olsten Temporary Services until her retirement in 1997. She was a lifelong servant of the Jehovah Witnesses Congregation in Kenosha. She dedicated her life to her faith. Her favorite pastimes were watching the Chicago Bears football games, taking care of her pets and feeding the birds. She always helped those in need. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Cheryl Ventura for always going above and beyond in providing compassionate care and help in caring for mom during her illness. We are so grateful for your support, and also to Hospice Alliance. Survivors include her husband, William “Bill” of Pleasant Prairie; a son, William J. (Judy) Gasparin, III of Kenosha; a daughter, Karen M. (Rodney) Wember of Salem; six grandchildren, Steven, David, Sarah, Katrina, Tommy and Danny; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert White, and a granddaughter, Rebecca Marie Wember. Services and interment will be private.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Joanne’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com