Joan M. Roan's Obituary
Joann Roan, 79, of Decatur passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at McKinley Court.
Services to celebrate Joann’s life will be 6 PM Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Oak Grove Church of Nazarene 1890 W Garfield Ave Decatur. Visitation will be held 4-6 pm at the church just before the service.
Joann was born March 1, 1934 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Erwin and Gertrude (Stollberg) Kaiser. Joann loved spending time with her family. She worked as a sales clerk for Carson Pirie Scott and Bergner's for 30 years where she enjoyed her customers and friends.
Joann is survived by her children Vicky (Jeff) Yokley of Decatur and Donald (Gayle) Nye of Darien; grandchildren Brittany (Travis) Bredar of Lafayette, IN, Joshua (Tabitha) Yokley of Lafayette, IN, Laura Nye of Darien, IL; great grandchildren Layla and Piper Bredar of Lafeyette, IL and her very special best 4 legged friend Bella and many other loving family members and friends.
In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her husband John Joseph Nye and H. Duane Roan, son David Paul Nye.
Memorials may be directed to Oak Grove Church of Nazarene and DMH Hospice. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary's Hospital and McKinley Court for their love, compassion and care.
The family of Joann Roan is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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