Joan Haberkorn

Joan Haberkorn, age 86, of Chatsworth, IL, passed away at 5:17 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her home in Chatsworth, IL.

A funeral mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2025, at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, located at 406 N. 5th Street, Chatsworth, IL, 60921. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. also at the church on Saturday. Burial will follow to St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Chatsworth. Monsignor Eric S. Powell will be presiding over her services.

Memorials in Joan's memory may be made to Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Chatsworth or SELCAS.

Calvert and Martin Funeral Home, Chatsworth, is entrusted with the arrangements.

Agnes Joan Keeley was born on February 5, 1940, in Fairbury, IL, to Harold Keeley and Mabel (Hartman) Keeley. She married the love of her life, John “Redeye” Haberkorn, on August 18, 1956, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Strawn, IL. He preceded her in death on August 1, 2026.

She is survived by her four children: Lori Yoder of Chatsworth, IL, Lenny (Patty) Haberkorn of Chatsworth, IL, Lynn Small of Gilman, IL, and Loren (Amy) Haberkorn of Chatsworth, IL; twelve grandchildren: Camden (Savanna) Yoder, Cole (Sydney) Yoder, Christopher (Valerie) Haberkorn, Kaleigh Haberkorn Berry, Keeley Haberkorn, Morgan Small, Skylar (Henry Gerritson) Small, Brock (Ariah Smith) Small, Shea Small, Haley Haberkorn, Elly Haberkorn, Drew Haberkorn; and her eight adored great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband of almost 70 years: John “Redeye” Haberkorn, one brother: Tom (Oleta) Keeley, one sister: Rita (Oscar) Keeley-Kohlman, and one great-granddaughter: Jacqueline Haberkorn.

Joan attended Strawn High School. She was a proud member of the Junior Women’s Club in Chatsworth and Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Joan was self-employed and helped with farming during her life. She also owned and operated Joe’s Bar for 13 years.

Joan was a miraculous woman who enjoyed cooking, making lunches for the farmers in the field, shopping, playing cards, and getting her hair done once a week. A big part of her life was owning Joe’s bar and making so many meaningful memories and relationships there. She made it a family friendly place that was loved by many. Joan also enjoyed supporting her family in everything that they did. She especially enjoyed sitting in the stands and watching Loren race. Joan was a social woman who loved her community, friends, and family deeply. She truly was the best mom, grandma, great-grandma, and friend. She made countless unforgettable memories that will forever be cherished and remembered by those who loved her and carry on her memory.

She will truly be missed by all those who knew and loved her.

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