On February 6, 2025, Joan E. Ausbury, 73, of Huntley, died unexpectedly in her home.
Joan was born on June 8, 1951, to the parents of John and Ella Tieman.
Joan had one daughter, Amy Wacker of Huntley. Joan and Amy had the most unbreakable, loving bond that a mother and daughter could have. They traveled together, talked on the phone multiple times a day, talked about the future, and were always planning their next family adventure!
In 1982 Joan started her own business, Cranes & Equipment in Peoria, Illinois with her business partner, Donald Wheeler. Joan worked hard to grow the business into a corporation. Joan received several awards for being a female in a male dominated industry.
After Joan retired, she moved to Huntley so she could be closer to her 2 loving granddaughters, Ella 13 and Mila 10. They were the light of her life and she loved them with all her heart. She lived for taking her granddaughters to Disney, scratching their backs at night while singing “You are my Sunshine”, watching the Hallmark Channel with Mila,”pestering” Ella with her tickles, and making their birthday cakes every year.
Joan was an amazing quilter and volunteered her time at Gazebo Valor Quilters of Huntley making quilts for veterans. She also participated in community service quilting projects at the Sun City Quilters Guild. She loved playing games with her friends each week and making her own quilts with her long arm.
Joan was the most loving mother, YaYa, sister and friend and she will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Jared) Wacker, her granddaughters, Mila and Ella, and by her brother, Jack Tieman (Diane).
Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 4-7pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:30pm at St. Mary Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Memorials in Joan’s honor can be made to Gazebo Valor Quilters of Huntley in the form of a check made payable to “Quilts of Valor”. Checks or cash can be dropped off at the funeral home or checks can be mailed to Mary Bywalec at 1008 Yellowstone Lane, Harvard, IL 60033.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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My deepest condolences to your family. Joan will be sorely missed by all who knew her. A very loving, , lovely woman who gave of her time and talents in many ways.
I love you Wacker family! I myself have many fond memories of Joan. She was strong, giving and so very kind. She has touched SO many on this Earth!
Dear Amy, I’m so sorry for the loss of your vibrant and beloved mom. Praying for you all.
So sorry for the loss of your sweet momma and yaya. Love and prayers for all. 🙏💕
Joan was always so kind and helpful as I worked with her at the Gazebo Quilters Guild. May she rest in peace and prayers with the family.
I'm so sorry for Amy and her wonderful family. She was such a nice person always. She will be missed for sure. I'm so glad I was a part of her and Amy's life.
I am sorry for your loss. Your mother sounds like a beautiful woman! May her memory be eternal.
Respect, generous, thoughtful, kind, loving, wise,no-nonsence these are just a few words I would use to describe Joan. She had a positive impact on the many lives she touched. I along with so many others am grateful to have had her in my live.
My friend, afternoon tea partner, confidante, Kings in the Corner partner and so much more. I will miss so many things about Joan. It was a pleasure living next door to a good friend who had a great sense of humor. The world is a bit less without her in it, as am I. Peace Joan!
Dear Amy, Jared, Ella and Mila, My heart goes out to you as you.grieve the loss of your beautiful mother and grandmother. I know your family bond was strong and loving and full of joy. I will keep.you all in my prayers as you try and make sense of this. No small task.
My sincere condolences. I knew her through Gazabo Quilt Guilt .
With a loss so great there are simply no words to ease the pain. If there were I would use them now. Please know that I am here for you my friend ❤️
My condolences to Joan’s family from a N14 neighbor.
Dear Amy and family, Alice and myself offer our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. As a cousin to Sissy, it would take volumes to tell you all the great, loving things your mom has done. All our love .Tony & Alice Dockus
Amy and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how much you treasured your bond with your Mom. How lucky she was to have you as a daughter. Sending you all love at this time.
I and the entire body of members at the Concrete Foundations Association send our condolances and heart-felt appreciation for the life of Joan. A former member of the Board of Directors and a strong advocate for the industry, it was my privilege to know her, learn from her and work along side her. Joan was vibrant and passionate for her company, the concrete industry and the contractors that her company came to call friends through such simple transactions. She was a pioneering spirit that instituted some of the programs we have today that continue to serve as platforms for the way the best products, equipment and services interact with this Association. Joan left this world a better place as she most certainly has entered the very best place.
Our condolences to Amy and her family. Joan was a loving person, a good friend and boss. May she rest in peace.
We are so sorry for the sudden loss of your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we offer you comfort and healing during this difficult time. May your mom rest in peace.
My dear sweet friend I just learned of your passing today. You will be greatly missed. Your kindness and generosity knew no bounds. You granted me a wish that I’ll never forget. I can only hope that I can do for someone else what you did for me one day. I have no doubt you’re up in heaven quilting with all of those beautiful quilters that we’ve lost. Rest in Peace Joan.
Ya ya was amazing. I knew her from a day care that I worked at and her granddaughters attended. She was amazing. I always loved my talks with her and my heart goes out to everyone. You will be very missed. She watches over all of you ❤️