Joan Atchey

Joan Elizabeth Atchey

Age 76 of Wilmington passed away Monday October 2, 2017 at her home.

Born February 17, 1941 in Chicago, Joan was a daughter of Emil and Margaret (nee Hense) Lohr. She was raised and educated in Chicago, and previously worked for Tivoli II restaurant for 13 years. Joan later worked as a realtor in Crete, Illinois, and as a blackjack dealer with Harrah’s Casino in Joliet. She was devoted member of Island City Baptist Church in Wilmington, and enjoyed reading the Bible. Joan enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles, as well as crafting.

Survivors include her husband: Raymond L. Atchey of Wilmington, whom she married on March 22, 1980; five children: Margaret Grace Price, Julie Marie McDade, Raymond M. (Suzanne) Atchey, Michelle Emily (Mike) Howe-Russo and Justine Marie (Chris) Wood; seven grandchildren: Brandon Michael Price, Todd (Kristen) Atchey, Courtney Elizabeth Atchey, Michael Jordan Atchey, Rachel Elizabeth McDade, Mya Grace Howe and Amanda Grace Atchey; two great grandchildren: Gavin Paul Atchey and Kyle Anthony Atchey; brother: Albert (Ruby) Lohr of Bushnell, Florida; sister-in-law: Raelene Joan Gibbons of New Braunfels, Texas; several cousins, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents and brother: Robert W. (Edra) Lohr.

Per Joan’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and a memorial service will be held at Island City Baptist Church, 120 Vine Street, in Wilmington on Saturday October 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Jeff Logsdon officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joan’s memory to the Dakota Indian Foundation, 209 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book, upload photographs, or share Joan’s memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Cremation services and memorial arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road, in Wilmington 815-476-2181.