According to her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of Joan's life will be held at 11:00a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024, with a luncheon following at Calvary Bible Church, 855 S. Drake Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49009. A private interment will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Bible Church, c/o Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001-2731.