Celebrating the life of Joan L. Hara

Joan L. Hara

October 11, 1946 - March 25, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12 Noon

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Debra Newman-Kamin
Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation

Interment

New Light Cemetery
6807 North East Prairie
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712
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Shiva

Max and Benny's
461 Waukegan Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847.272.9480
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Immediately following the interment until 6PM

OBITUARY

Joan L. Hara (née Rosenberg) passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. She was the devoted wife of the late Harvey Hara, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and memories until his passing in 2023. Joan was the adoring and proud mother of Glenn (Katy) Hara and Scott Hara. Her greatest joy in recent years was her role as "Nana" to her cherished grandchildren, Samantha and Ben, to whom she passed on her warmth, wisdom, and spirit. She was the dear sister of Phyllis Savitt and was preceded in death by her brother, Burton Rosenberg. A woman of deep family devotion, Joan leaves behind a legacy of kindness and strength that will be carried forward by her children, grandchildren, and extended family. May her memory be for a blessing.

GUEST BOOK

We encourage you to share your personal condolences and stories of Joan L. Hara below and we will share them with the family.

I learned to play Canasta with Joan and then played on Fridays with her at Dengeos. We had such a good time together and have missed her. I am so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing.

Nancy Goldstein

March 26, 2026

My sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved mother and grandmother, Joan Hara. Joan and I had been friends since grammar school. We even went to senior prom together with the Norris‘s. Joan was one of the bridesmaids at my wedding. May she rest in peace and may her memory be for a blessing.

Sherry Factor

March 27, 2026

Joan was one of a kind. While I only knew her for a short time , she was like an "old" friend. Her devotion to her family, was "over the top" amazing. She was one of the kindest persons I know. I miss her. May her memory be a blessing to all of us.

Inez Drazin

March 29, 2026

I went to high school with Joan and we reconnected thru our her son Glenn and my son Paul. My late husband, Barry and I enjoyed our friendship with Harvey and Joan.
My mother and Joan's mother became friends at Lincolnwood Place. They both were good cooks and bakers. Before each holiday you cook smell the gefilte fish coming from their apartments. My husband and Joan's brother, Burt were law friends.
I will miss Joan's smile and sense of humor. May her memory be a blessing.
Jan Gordon

Janice Gordon

March 30, 2026

We have known and loved Joan for a long time--50+years.She was one of the sweetest, kindest, most generous and strongest people we knew. She was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother and friend and she will be sorely missed. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy in her family. May her memory be a blessing.

DR. AND MRS. PAUL ZOPOLSKY

March 30, 2026

My deepest sympathies. I will always remember my cousin Joanie as a kind and sweet soul.

Pamela Cichon

March 31, 2026

I met Joan while taking canasta lessons and we played together for many years. She was kind, thoughtful and had a wonderful sense of humor. I remember my last visit with her at the Whitehall. Our canasta group thinks of her often and she will be sorely missed. May her memory be a blessing.

Jaimee Levin