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By the time I received the paper and saw the announcement, everything was over. I am very sorry to hear of Joan's passing. Joan always had a smile for everyone and that big throaty laugh. She was so easy to talk to. She loved her boys, her family and grandchildren, all her kids at school, and the hundreds of furry friends she tried to save. She was a one person rescue mission. She was a strong, determined woman, but was fair and had a big heart. Joan had a big impact on all the hundreds of student and teachers who came to her library. She helped change lives for the better including those furry friends. My thoughts to the Belew family. Very sorry I missed being there.
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Edith Carey
April 3rd, 2022 at 6:04pm
Just heard of her passing. What good lady, she will be missed for sure. For her boys you had a great mother, cherish the memories that you created with your mother. Stay strong.
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Larry G Brewer
March 28th, 2022 at 9:19pm
Kevin, Keith, Kyle and families...I am very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mother. I will fondly remember her contagious smile whenever she would great me. I've always made the statement that she was the best boy Mom! I'll pray for peace and strength for the day, weeks and months to come.
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Tracy Dodd-Urbanski
March 25th, 2022 at 9:12am
So sorry to hear about Joan’s passing. She was always so passionate about her furry friends. We have know that from the days of Snoopy and Sadie. Lorri and I will not be able to attend the visitation on Saturday as we are out of town Kevin Keith and Kyle please let us know if you need anything during this time of memory of Joan
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Rick and Lorri Behnke
March 25th, 2022 at 1:00am
Our thoughts and prayers are for you, Kevin and your entire family. We have made a donation to Hidden Acres Farms in lieu of flowers. Your partners, Mikel, Sheryl, Joe & Jeff.
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Mikel, Sheryl, Joe & Jeff
March 24th, 2022 at 12:33pm
Sending thoughts and prayer's to all the family and friends. And cherish all the wonderful memories of that have been made together.
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Jill (Personette) Shaer
March 23rd, 2022 at 9:46pm
On behalf of the Dowagiac High School Class of 1960 I offer condolences to Joan’s Family. She was a wonderful Classmate and Friend to many.
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Connie Plucienik
March 23rd, 2022 at 10:43am
Our family the Clark's are praying for you Kyle and family and really are sad for your loss. RIH Mrs. Belew...
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Tony Clark
March 23rd, 2022 at 9:58am
