Joan “Joni” Kreger, nee Franklin, age 83, of Skokie, beloved wife for 58 years of the late Elwood “Woody” Kreger; loving mother of Mitchell (Bobbi) Kreger, Mark (fiancée Glenda Boughan) Kreger, and Shari (Chris) Ribordy; cherished mother-in-law of the late Robyn Kreger; adored grandma of Ilana, Ethan, and Emmett; devoted daughter of the late Harry and the late Rose Franklin; dear sister-in-law of Donald (Vicki) Kreger; treasured aunt and friend to many. Joni loved to travel, especially cruises, with Woody and their friends. She made friendships wherever she went. She loved to cook and enjoyed mah-jongg. Graveside service Friday, 1:30 p.m. CT at Shalom Memorial Park, Rand & Wilke Rds., Arlington Heights. The service will be livestreamed at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. Under Recent Services, click onto Joni’s photo and scroll down to Service Details to view her service. Contributions may be made to Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah, www.bhbe.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.