Joan Josephine Bittler

Joan Josephine Bittler, 92, of Manteno, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at her home. She was born on June 27, 1930, the daughter of Emil and Victoria (Oedzes) Johnson in Chicago, IL. She married William T. Bittler on April 18, 1964, at Greenstone Methodist Church, Pulman, IL. She worked in the financial department of Pullman Bank in Chicago for many years. Joan loved music, dining, shopping, and interior decorating. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly E. Tully; a son-in-law, John P. Tully III; 2 grandchildren, Courtney and Veronica, a niece, Kathleen (Jackson) Erdman. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William Bittler, a sister, Victoria Erdman, and her brother-in-law, Howard Erdman. Joan will be buried at Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Chicago, IL. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to PAWS Chicago. Cremation rites have been accorded.