Joann Lynn (Beck) Lewis

She was born November 19, 1950 in Rockford to Clayton and Dorothy (Utecht) Beck. After the death of her parents she was raised by George and Wilma Austin, who survive her. Joann was a 1969 graduate of Harlem High School in Loves Park. She moved to McHenry in 1971.

Joann was very hard working. She worked at Prem Magnetics in Johnsburg and also owned her own cleaning business. She also enjoyed camping, gardening, and having a goodtime with friends and family. Joann loved spending time with her grandkids.

She is survived by her children, Jennifer Bean and Michael “Duke” (Nanette) Lewis; her stepchildren, Patricia (Bill Turner) Britton and Michael (Renee) Hertel; her grandchildren, Andrew and Nolan, Megan and Morgan, Dawn and Cayla, and great-grandchildren; her siblings, Chuck (Nancy) Beck, Maryann (Dewey) Lashock, Kathy Beck, Suann (Robert) Kneifl, Loriann (Ken) French, Harold “Hobo” Austin, and Tonya Austin; and her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her companion, Mike Hertel.

There will be a celebration of her life from 2 to 7pm on Saturday, May 7 at the McHenry Moose Lodge, 3535 N Richmond Rd, Johnsburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Arrangements by Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.