Key facts
- Date of death
- July 29, 2026
- Age at death
- 69
- Born
- September 18, 1956, in Chicago
- Survived by
- Husband Thomas; children Colleen, Michael, Patrick, Matthew; nine grandchildren
- Occupation
- Unit Secretary at Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, Ill.
- Visitation
- Aug. 7, 6–8 p.m., Bolger Woodruff Chapel; Aug. 8, 10 a.m., Holy Family Catholic Church
Background
Joanne McGuire, 69, of Woodruff, Wis., died peacefully on July 29, 2026, surrounded by her family, according to an obituary published by Bolger Cremation & Funeral Services. Born September 18, 1956, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Andrew and Evelyn Reilly.
She married Thomas McGuire and shared 48 years of marriage with him. Together they raised four children: Colleen, Michael, Patrick, and Matthew. The couple eventually settled in the Woodruff area, where Joanne became known for her warmth and community spirit.
Professionally, Joanne dedicated many years as a Unit Secretary at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Her obituary notes that her compassion and kindness touched the lives of countless patients, families, and coworkers.
Current situation
Joanne is survived by her husband Thomas; her children Colleen, Michael, Patrick, and Matthew (fiancée Katie); and nine grandchildren: Molly, Liam, Nora, Killian, Kerrigan, Flynn, Ella, Evie, and Keira. She is also survived by her siblings Richard Reilly, Dennis (Chris) Reilly, Mary (John) Coners, and Regina Hartline, along with many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Harry and Elizabeth “Bessie” Firmiss; her parents; her sister and brother-in-law Donna and Ronald Butkus; her brother Donald Reilly; her sister-in-law Sharon Reilly; her brother-in-law Stan Hartline; her nephews John Jacob Coners and David Butkus; and her niece Colleen Reilly.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 7, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bolger Cremation and Funeral Services – Woodruff Chapel, 1212 First Avenue, Woodruff, WI 54568. A second visitation will be held Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. until the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 8950 County Highway J, Woodruff, WI 54568.
| Category | Names |
|---|---|
| Husband | Thomas McGuire |
| Children | Colleen, Michael, Patrick, Matthew (fiancée Katie) |
| Grandchildren | Molly, Liam, Nora, Killian, Kerrigan, Flynn, Ella, Evie, Keira |
| Siblings | Richard Reilly, Dennis (Chris) Reilly, Mary (John) Coners, Regina Hartline |
Impacts
Joanne’s death affects her immediate family, including her husband, children, grandchildren, and siblings, as well as a wider circle of relatives and friends. Her obituary describes her as someone who brought people together and made them feel at home.
Her former colleagues and patients at Little Company of Mary Hospital may also feel the loss, as she was remembered for her warm personality and dedicated service. The family has expressed gratitude to the medical staff who cared for her in her final journey.
The funeral services will provide an opportunity for the community to pay respects. The family has asked that condolences be shared via the funeral home’s website, www.bolgerfuneral.com.
Future outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
The family will gather for visitation and funeral services on August 7 and 8, 2026. If the services proceed as scheduled, they will offer a formal opportunity for friends and relatives to honor Joanne’s life and support one another.
In the longer term, the family may find comfort in shared memories and traditions, such as gardening, fishing, and baking, which Joanne loved. Her grandchildren may carry forward these traditions, though how they choose to remember her remains personal.
The obituary suggests that Joanne’s memory will live on in everyday moments. If the family follows through with the funeral arrangements, it could provide closure; if not, alternative memorial plans may be announced later. As of now, no further public events have been scheduled.
Source: lakelandtimes.com
