Joan R. Powell, 81, passed away April 20, 2015. Joan was born July 18, 1933 in Watervliet, MI the daughter of Peter and Marietta Vermeulen. She was preceded in death by her parents, several siblings and beloved friend Mary Helen Van Schooten. Survivors include, a daughter, Karen and husband Tom Thielbar; step-son, Rick and wife Sue Powell; eight grandchildren; twenty seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Visitation will be from 1 pm until service time at 2 pm, Monday, April 27, 2015 at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Burial will follow. Condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com.
Arr. D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, (816) 353-1218.