Joanne E. Brunke, Age 77, nee Nielsen. Loving mother of Dena (Bill) Widmaier, Robert Brunke, Natalie (Lonnie) Walker and the late Lori Brunke. Beloved daughter of Elsie (nee Garbe) and the late Francis Nielsen. Cherished Nana of Stefanie, Kathryn, Ryan, Jake, Jamie and Jenna. Great Nana of Joselynn. Dear sister of Vicki (Jim) Cowell, Ruth and the late Toni Gray. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Friday March 29 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.