Joan Harshberger

HARSHBERGER, HALKOLA, SAMAITIS, MILLER, AALAND, LACKENDER, WILSON

Posted By: Misty Christner (email)
Date: 4/16/2018 at 11:48:18

Source: Iowa City Press Citizen 7/2/2016

Joan Harshberger, 64

Joan Harshberger died on June 25, 2016 at her home in Williamsburg, Iowa surrounded by her husband, sister and five of her very special friends. Joan was born on December 6, 1951 in Iowa City, IA and graduated from West High School. Later, Joan earned a degree in Nursing.
Joan is remembered by her husband, Jack Harshberger, and their combined family, Heather (Kyle) Halkola, Jennifer Samaitis, Melanie (Mark) Miller, Shelly (Chris) Aaland and Dan (Courtney) Harshberger. Joan especially cherished her role as Gramma to her 7 grandchildren.
Joan’s mother is Charlotte Lackender, her siblings are Doug (Jo) Lackender, Janet (Mark) Wilson, and Dennis (Jeanette) Lackender. Joan is preceded in death by her father, Russell Lackender, and a grandson Gus Aaland.
Memorial services will be held at the Sharon Center United Methodist Church, 2804 520th Street SW Kalona, IA 52247, Sunday July 17, 2016 at 2:00pm with a time of fellowship to follow.
Memorials may be made out to the “Joan Harshberger Family Memorial”, to be used for special family needs.