Joanne M. Harpstrite, age 74 of Monroe, died Monday, December 7, 2015 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Joanne was born April 11, 1941 in Illinois, the daughter of the late John J. and Sophie (Hytla) Oravec. She graduated from High School in Highland, IL and attended St. John's Hospital School of Nursing in Springfield, IL. Joanne worked as a registered nurse for 13 years at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland. She married Earl H. Harpstrite on September 20, 1969 in Pierron, IL. Joanne and Earl purchased a farm and moved to Jefferson Township in 1976. She was employed as a Customer Service Manager at Wal-Mart in Monroe for 14 years until retiring. She was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church, Monroe, and enjoyed traveling with her husband. Joanne loved spending time with her family and enjoyed the many golf cart rides with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Harpstrite; three children, Brian Harpstrite and his son, Blain, Brad (Shelly) Harpstrite and their children, Jared Harpstrite and Jordan Pryce, and Kelly (Mike) Severson and their daughter, Ally, all of Monroe. She is further survived by a sister, Betty (William) Schwend; and two brothers, Robert (Joyce) and John (Peggy) Oravec, all of Highland, IL.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., at the Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe, followed by a luncheon at the Monroe Moose Lodge. Father Larry Bakke of St. Clare of Assisi Parish will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested in Joanne's name to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be given at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Harpstrite; three children, Brian Harpstrite and his son, Blain, Brad (Shelly) Harpstrite and their children, Jared Harpstrite and Jordan Pryce, and Kelly (Mike) Severson and their daughter, Ally, all of Monroe. She is further survived by a sister, Betty (William) Schwend; and two brothers, Robert (Joyce) and John (Peggy) Oravec, all of Highland, IL.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., at the Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe, followed by a luncheon at the Monroe Moose Lodge. Father Larry Bakke of St. Clare of Assisi Parish will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested in Joanne's name to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be given at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net.