Joan, dear loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend (over 30-years). Our loss is felt deeply. I know you had a great love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Because of this, I feel great confidence that your pain and suffering are relieved and you are enjoying lasting love and peace, while in His presence. 

Rich, Donna, Carol and family, I am greatly saddened by your significant loss and what is I am sure an ongoing horrible situation. Joan was a wonderful, loving, caring, generous lady. She leaves behind fond memories for all of us whoes lives she touched. You have been and will remain in my prayers.

Deepest sympathy Rich to you and your family. May our prayers be with you and your family rest in peace dear Joan 
Becky and Jim

Heartfelt condolences are being sent to you - Rich, Carol & spouse, Dona & family - from the whole Obiden family.  Joan was my dear, dear friend for many years.   And, I truly missed her when she moved from Marenisco, MI.  to Reedsville, WI.    She was my singing partner & we so enjoyed harmonizing to the music of the time.  

Know that you are in our prayers.  There  are no words to take away the pain.   But,  know that she is resting with God & she knew that she was much loved by many.

Rest in peace, dear Joan.

Toni, Rose, Matt, Kath & Betty Obiden

Thank you to all of Joan's friends from high school and beyond for remembering my family in the condolences shared on this site.  My father is deceased but our mother, Dona, is still with us at almost 95.  Joan was my only sibling and my mom, my husband and I are devastated by her death.  She was an intelligent, kind  and caring person who spent an inordinate amount of her life caring for others, both professionally and personally.  It means so much to us to read such beautiful thoughts of Joan.  She would be so honored by all of your kind memories of her.  Her life's journey is done and I am sure she is at peace.

It’s been 2 weeks since Joan was taken from us. The shock has lessened, although deep sorrow lingers. Family and friends have encouraged me to remember the joyous parts of my life that I shared with Joan, who was a close girlhood friend before she became beloved family when she married my Cousin Rich. 
Our early high school years were consumed with our love of The Beatles. Mary, Donna, Toni, Joan and I were true Beatlemaniacs. We sang, danced and raved with such passion to their songs that spoke to us and created an endearing bond between us. I hope the lyrics to their song, “In My Life”, will bring some comfort to Rich and his family as they struggle with the loss of their beautiful Joan. Cling to the belief that she has always loved you and will always be with you:
“There are places I remember 
 All My Life,  though some have changed
Some forever not for better
Some have gone and some remain.
All these places had their moments...
For people and things that went before,
I know I’ll often stop and think about them.
In My Life I love you more....
Though I’ll never lose affection...
In My Life I love you more.”   (Lennon McCartney)

To all of Joan's family,

   Words can't express how sorry and saddened I am to learn of Joan's tragic death. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you!
    I remember Joan's big smile, her hearty laugh, and her energetic enthusiasm as a fellow cheerleader at Reedsville High.
    I pray you will find peace, understanding, and even some sweet joy in your memories  during this difficult time.

God's comfort and peace be with all of you,
Darlene (Dvorachek) Zirngibl 

We had a number of wonderful moments together at Nan & Bill's home, Dutch's, and the 4th of July parade in Marenisco.  Joan was such lovely, witty person with an infectious smile.  We will miss you dearly.  Love and blessings to Rich and family.  

Dear Family, I have such wonderful high school memories of Joan and her family. I had Joan's Dad as a teacher and Joan was a cheerleader with me my senior year. She had the best laugh and was such a fun-loving friend. I remember the summer my family visited hers in Upper Michigan. What a great, fun, family.
Rest in peace Sweet Joan! You always had a smile on your face! Sending prayers to you and all your loved ones! My Heartfelt Sympathy to Everyone. 
God's Love and Peace!
Kathy(Foytik) Isley

Joan was a dear friend and co-worker.  I've been blessed to work with Joan over the past 14+ years and what a joy it has been. Joan has a bubbly, fun sense of humor and a work ethic that is hard to match. She will be missed by more people than you realize...not only her dear family, friends and co-workers but the patients who she advocated for as well.  

Rest well, dear friend, you have earned it...I pray for peace for you and for your family.  

With Love,

Peggy Barrow

God has taken a beautiful and gracious woman to join his angels.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Rich and Family during this very sad time.

Words cannot convey our sadness on the early passing of our Dear Friend Joan.  We can only keep her along with Rich and their family in our prayers and offer our support during this difficult time for all.  May God bless.

To all of Joan's Family,
  Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We graduated with Joan from Reedsville High School, WI in 1969. She was a fun loving gal who always had a great smile and laugh we will always remember. May all the memories you have made with her help you during this very difficult time. May God give comfort and be with you.


I was a 69 classmate of Joan’s at Reedsville High. I don’t remember sharing classes with her but I do remember her beautiful smile and infectious laugh. My heart goes out to you and the family.

Heartfelt sympathies are with you on the loss of Joan.   We were  high school classmates and fellow cheerleaders.  Very saddening to hear of this tragedy.  She was a beautiful person inside and out and fun to be with.  May God wrap His arms around you and your sons, and all those  she loved,  and give you comfort at this very difficult time.   She will always be in your hearts ♥️ 

A day in the Redwoods, seeing the ocean, and navigating snow over Grant’s Pass... many of the memories created by spending time with Joan. She was a gift of joy, faith and love and created many wonderful memories in whose realm she lived. Our prayers and love are with you Rich and all of Joan’s family. 

Heaven gained an angel. She was a great friend, a caring mother, grandmother, and a beautiful soul! Taken too soon, but never forgotten! God bless her, Richard, and the rest of  her heartbroken  family ✝️💞

Cindy and I met her with you a couple times at 3's Company Supper Club in Merrill Wisconsin. She was a very gracious, intelligent and wonderful lady. So very sad and sorry this gift of light was taken from your family.  Wishing you find some comfort from the many/many friendships you and Joan developed over the years.  

Joan and I were classmates at Reedsville High School in Reedsville, Wisconsin. We all graduated in 1969. 

Joan was an extremely nice, friendly, outgoing person. She was very easy to talk to. She was a very pretty girl.  She had a lot of energy and she was a cheerleader for our sporting events. 

I’m totally shocked to hear the news about Joan’s passing.  What a tragic way to lose your life. I’m assuming her son had many mental problems that Joan had dealt with for many years. So sorry Joan. 

I’m also sure that Joan now resides in heaven for her eternal life.  What wonderful place to be!  I’m sure she’s enjoying it up there with no pain and no problem. Also she’s enjoying the extreme glory of living in heaven.   

Very deserving for the wonderful person and friend that she was. 
Rest in piece Joan and fully enjoy your new home that you so deserve!

Joan was one of my most favorite friends in high school.  I loved being with her. Joan was a bridesmaid in my wedding. As so often happens we lost touch but she was always in my heart. I am so sorry for your loss.

I’m deeply saddened by the news of Joan’s passing. We were fellow ‘69 graduates of Reedsville High School, Reedsville, Wisconsin. We were in many classes together, including marching band in our senior year. We Even attended freshman year of college at the same University. I remember her as a vibrant and energetic friend. May God comfort all those who will deeply grieve her loss. 

The Reedsville High School Class of '69 lost another great person.  I went to high school with Joan. She was a super gal, always smiling, super energetic.  You couldn't help but smile when she was around.  My prayers and sympathy goes out to her family.  May she rest in peace.

God bless each and every one of you and wrap you in His very capable and powerful hands!
Joan was so supportive of me as a "newly at home" co-worker these last few weeks! She shared with me that she had a mother-in-law who had made quite beautiful quilts and a granddaughter whom she loved and who would love some of the sewing projects we discussed to relieve stress :)
I hope this brings even a small smile to you all.

With great love and care-
Rachael



OBITUARIO

Joan Marie Mckenzie

10 julio, 1951 – 10 abril, 2020

McDonald's Chapel & Redding Memorial Park

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