"Just heard your mom passed. What a wonderful person she was. Rob and I will always remember the years he spent in Joannie's daycare; she was like a second mom to Rob and a friend to us."
"Dear Beverly, Colleen, Michele, and Mike, I just returned home from a vacation up north and heard the sad news of your Mom's passing. Words cannot convey the loss of one's mother and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always be thankful for the 9 years of care given to Steve by your Mom. I will always wish that I had heard the news sooner, so I could have been at the funeral to honor her and also to see all of you. She was blessing to so many children! Hugs and prayers to all of you!"
– Ann Voelker Albert, Friend,
Middleton, WI, Jul 27, 2016
"Beverly, Colleen, Michele and Michael,
Your mom was a wonderful person and touched many lives. It was an honor and privilege to be a part of Joanne's life and share some of the memories.
Michele - I remember meeting your mom when she was about the same age that you are. She was an amazing person, strive to be like her. Really good to see you and the family, unfortunately not under the best circumstances but celebrate mom's life and remember what she has offered and done for others. Very special lady........Kevin Lockwood"
– Kevin Lockwood, Friend,
Cross Plains, WI, Jul 22, 2016
"We all will miss her. She was a great lady and ran a very professional day care. I will always have fond memories of Joan and Loren. They worked together a lot helping with the children. May God bless her and may she be in Eternal Life with Loren and her relatives. My sympathy to the family."
– Rose Icken, Friend,
Columbus, WI, Jul 21, 2016
"What a wonderful mother she was. My children, Andy and Nikki were so fortunate to have someone so caring and loving as a care giver. They couldn't wait for those special days when she made her chocolate pancakes, the special birthday parties etc. She never seem to have a bad day with her kids......I think it was due to the fact, she really loved them like her own. Having her apart of our lives, was truly a blessing."
– Rae Marie Dougan, Friend,
Columbus, WI, Jul 21, 2016
"So sorry for your loss. No matter what, it is difficult to lose your mother. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family."
– Brenda and Bob Meyer, Friend,
Beaver Dam, WI, Jul 20, 2016