Joan Kohl, 73, of Lisbon, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A Private Mass will take place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mount Vernon. Joan generously donated her body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Ken; children, Michelle (Salvador) Atienza and Matt (Patricia) Kohl; grandchildren, Chiara, Catia, and Caiden Atienza and Maya, Max, and Matthias Kohl; siblings Jim (Lyn) McAndrew, Jane (Chuck) Joice, and Judy Benhart; several nieces and nephews; numerous extended family members; and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Joan Marie McAndrew was born January 3, 1948, in Davenport, Iowa, to Clem and Loretta (Hart) McAndrew. She attended Lost Nation High School, graduating in 1966. Joan earned a degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Education, and taught as a Kindergarten teacher for over 30 years at Mount Vernon Schools. She married Kenneth Kohl on June 27, 1970, in Lost Nation.
Joan was a loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, teacher, and friend. Joan's grandchildren and family were her biggest treasure. She was always there to inspire them, attend their sports and activities. Joan enjoyed going for walks with friends, cooking, and gardening. She was a devout catholic—her faith and involvement with the church meant a lot to her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, University of Iowa Cancer Research, or a Charity of your Choice.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Ken; children, Michelle (Salvador) Atienza and Matt (Patricia) Kohl; grandchildren, Chiara, Catia, and Caiden Atienza and Maya, Max, and Matthias Kohl; siblings Jim (Lyn) McAndrew, Jane (Chuck) Joice, and Judy Benhart; several nieces and nephews; numerous extended family members; and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Joan Marie McAndrew was born January 3, 1948, in Davenport, Iowa, to Clem and Loretta (Hart) McAndrew. She attended Lost Nation High School, graduating in 1966. Joan earned a degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Education, and taught as a Kindergarten teacher for over 30 years at Mount Vernon Schools. She married Kenneth Kohl on June 27, 1970, in Lost Nation.
Joan was a loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, teacher, and friend. Joan's grandchildren and family were her biggest treasure. She was always there to inspire them, attend their sports and activities. Joan enjoyed going for walks with friends, cooking, and gardening. She was a devout catholic—her faith and involvement with the church meant a lot to her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, University of Iowa Cancer Research, or a Charity of your Choice.
Joan Kohl, 73, of Lisbon, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A Private Mass will take place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mount Vernon. Joan generously donated her body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Ken; children, Michelle (Salvador) Atienza and Matt (Patricia) Kohl; grandchildren, Chiara, Catia, and Caiden Atienza and Maya, Max, and Matthias Kohl; siblings Jim (Lyn) McAndrew, Jane (Chuck) Joice, and Judy Benhart; several nieces and nephews; numerous extended family members; and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Joan Marie McAndrew was born January 3, 1948, in Davenport, Iowa, to Clem and Loretta (Hart) McAndrew. She attended Lost Nation High School, graduating in 1966. Joan earned a degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Education, and taught as a Kindergarten teacher for over 30 years at Mount Vernon Schools. She married Kenneth Kohl on June 27, 1970, in Lost Nation.
Joan was a loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, teacher, and friend. Joan's grandchildren and family were her biggest treasure. She was always there to inspire them, attend their sports and activities. Joan enjoyed going for walks with friends, cooking, and gardening. She was a devout catholic—her faith and involvement with the church meant a lot to her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, University of Iowa Cancer Research, or a Charity of your Choice.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Ken; children, Michelle (Salvador) Atienza and Matt (Patricia) Kohl; grandchildren, Chiara, Catia, and Caiden Atienza and Maya, Max, and Matthias Kohl; siblings Jim (Lyn) McAndrew, Jane (Chuck) Joice, and Judy Benhart; several nieces and nephews; numerous extended family members; and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Joan Marie McAndrew was born January 3, 1948, in Davenport, Iowa, to Clem and Loretta (Hart) McAndrew. She attended Lost Nation High School, graduating in 1966. Joan earned a degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Education, and taught as a Kindergarten teacher for over 30 years at Mount Vernon Schools. She married Kenneth Kohl on June 27, 1970, in Lost Nation.
Joan was a loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, teacher, and friend. Joan's grandchildren and family were her biggest treasure. She was always there to inspire them, attend their sports and activities. Joan enjoyed going for walks with friends, cooking, and gardening. She was a devout catholic—her faith and involvement with the church meant a lot to her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, University of Iowa Cancer Research, or a Charity of your Choice.
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