Joan T. Mather, nee Ward, age 76, of Naperville, IL passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Season's Hospice Home of Naperville surrounded by her daughters. Born November 10, 1938 in Buffalo, NY to the loving late parents, William J. and Lillian B. Ward. Cherished mother of Diane (Jim) Whyte, Sally Mather, and Leigh (Tom) Loveland. Beloved grandma of Bryan, Kevin (Kristina), and Scott Whyte, Troy and Jamie Loveland. Fond great-grandma of James Matthew Whyte. Dearest sister of Elaine (the late Charles) DiMaria. Dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. Joan was a member of Naperville Township Republican Organization, Naperville Area Republican Woman's Organization, long time member of All Souls Anglican Church of Wheaton, IL, and proud supporter of Operation Support Our Troops. Cherished mother of Diane (Jim) Whyte, Sally Mather, and Leigh (Tom) Loveland. Beloved grandma of Bryan, Kevin (Kristina), and Scott Whyte, Troy and Jamie Loveland. Fond great-grandma of James Matthew Whyte. Dearest sister of Elaine (the late Charles) DiMaria. Dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. Joan was a member of Naperville Township Republican Organization, Naperville Area Republican Woman's Organization, long time member of All Souls Anglican Church of Wheaton, IL, and proud supporter of Operation Support Our Troops. Funeral Information Visitation: Monday, August 24th 10:00-12:00 Noon at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540. Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. Interment will be Saturday, August 29th 10:00 AM at Elmlawn Cemetery, Kenmore, NY. For more information, please call 630-355-0213