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Joan M. Glasser-Barsema
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Joan M. Glasser-Barsema, 72, of Thomson, formerly of Freeport, died Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at her home.

Born July 13, 1938 in Monroe, Wisconsin she was the daughter of Lowell and Marion (Campbell) Markwardt. She married Dale I. Glasser June 5, 1987 and he preceded her in death. She married Rich Barsema April 28, 2001.

Joan worked for the Newell Companies in Freeport.

Surviving are her husband, Rich of Thomson; her daughter, Hilary (Chad Riese) of Freeport; 2 step daughters, Rana (Steve Jones) Barsema of Morrison and Christine (Fred) Reedy of Fulton.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband.

Funeral service will be Monday 11 a.m. at Walker Mortuary. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery & Mausoleum.

Visitation will be Sunday 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Walker Mortuary.

A memorial has been established in her name.

Joan's family invites friends to extend condolences, share a memory, or light a candle in her honor at www.walkermortuary.com.