Joan Metz, age 91 of Monroe, died Saturday September 10, 2016 at her home. Joan graduated from Durand High School and attended Browns Business College in Freeport, IL. She then worked as a secretary and Bookkeeper for the family business, Metz Standard Service. She enjoyed volunteering, including in a school, a nursing home, and at the Monroe Clinic Hospital.
She is survived by two daughters: Susan (Kermit) Barr and Noreen (Larry) Best; 5 granddaughters: Teresa Gahm, Denise (Frank) Peters, Tonya (Michael Yeoman) Barr, Heather (Jeff Oatley) Best and Alison Best; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a brother.
A private family service will be held Saturday September 17, 2016 at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Joan's name to Monroe Clinic Hospice. Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.
She is survived by two daughters: Susan (Kermit) Barr and Noreen (Larry) Best; 5 granddaughters: Teresa Gahm, Denise (Frank) Peters, Tonya (Michael Yeoman) Barr, Heather (Jeff Oatley) Best and Alison Best; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a brother.
A private family service will be held Saturday September 17, 2016 at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Joan's name to Monroe Clinic Hospice. Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.