Joanne P. (Tonti) Swindall Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joanne P. (Tonti) Swindall, 77, passed away peacefully July 28, 2018 at her home away from home in Morris, IL with loving family by her side, due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Born September 29, 1940 to John Tonti and Violet Tonti in Concord, California, most of Joanne’s childhood was spent in the Martinez/Antioch area, graduating with the class of 1958 from Alhambra Union High School in Martinez, CA. She attended junior college for a year, then began her adult life moving with friends to San Francisco, where she worked for Dun & Bradstreet. Joanne later made her home in Concord happily raising her son Eric. Retiring after 25 years with Chevron Corporation, she enjoyed traveling and visiting with friends and family, moving to Morris in 2016. Joanne leaves behind a sister, Dianne Baldwin of Rohnert Park, CA; her niece and nephew-in-law, Debbie and Ken (Butch) Sharp of Morris, IL; great nieces: Brianne, Amber, Katie and their families. She is also survived by nephew, Michael Evans and niece Raquel Baldwin, both of California; her dear aunt Lucille Busalacchi of San Francisco; special friend, Dana Ranslem, of Houston, TX; several cousins and many wonderful friends. Joanne was a loving and dedicated mother to her only son, Eric John Swindall, who she sadly lost to cancer April 23, 2013. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Violet (Kenneth) Bailey and John F. (Helen) Tonti. A Celebration of Joanne’s Life will be held in California for friends and family at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s research would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to the staff at The Gardens Memory Care in Morris for the love and support shown over the past year, VITAS Hospice for their help and guidance, and the support of Joanne’s friends and family throughout her illness. Joanne will be remembered for her true friendship, loving heart, and never-ending humor and wit. Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington Street, Morris, IL. For further information visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting the website.

Joanne P. (Tonti) Swindall

September 29, 1940 - July 28, 2018

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Joanne P. (Tonti) Swindall

September 29, 1940 - July 28, 2018

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