Joan Mildred O'Connell, of Morton Grove, beloved daughter of the late Thaddeus and Mildred S.; dear sister of Rev. Walter, Dan and the late Lawrence; loving aunt of 9 nieces and nephews. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL Monday 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. She was a Chicago Public School teacher for 40 years at McCormack and Spry schools. Earned a Masters Degree in Library Science. Member of Southside Kennel Club. In lieu of flowers, Masses appreciated.