Joan Nightingale nee Blanco, age 79, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Beloved wife for 57 years to the Everett Nightingale Loving mother of Michael (Karen) Nightingale and step-mother of Everett Keith (Joanne) Nightingale Cherished sister of late Donald (Rako) Blanco, late Gene Blanco, and late Mary (late Bob) Wojohowski Proud grandmother of Jeffrey and Katelynn Nightingale Fond Aunt of many nieces and nephews Joan loved camping and traveling with her family and friends Friends are invited to meet with the family on Monday, January 9, 2012 from 2 PM until 7 PM with a Service at 6:30 PM with Rev. C. James Facklam, officiating at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southwestern Ave., Hammond. Private interment at Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.