Joan Elizabeth Cender passed away January 21, 2020 at Gibson City Annex. Joan was born June 4, 1936 in Fisher, the daughter of the late Maurie & Inez (Heiser) Schaer. She married Bob Cender on Sept. 8, 1956.
She is survived by her daughter, Angie (Kenny) Beachey; grandchildren Jessi (Tara) Hurless, Nathan (Ashley) Beachey and great- grandchild, Hazel Hurless. Also surviving is a sister, Ginny Oyer.
Joan was proceeded in death by her husband, Bob and son, Maurie.
Joan was an active member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, all her life. She was also active in the community, working as secretary in the local Dr’s office for many years. In 1987 she became an Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Communication at the U of I. Joan enjoyed working with the students and was an avid fan of the fighting Illini basketball team. Joan excelled at baking, playing organ/piano, singing and enjoyed sharing Christ’s love with others through the gospel group she was a part of called The Reflections. She was an avid Cubs fan, loved fishing and vacations with her friends and always enjoyed spending time with her family, spoiling them with her baking. But most of all she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and wanted everyone to know of His saving Grace!
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to East Bend Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 520, Fisher, IL 61843
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She is survived by her daughter, Angie (Kenny) Beachey; grandchildren Jessi (Tara) Hurless, Nathan (Ashley) Beachey and great- grandchild, Hazel Hurless. Also surviving is a sister, Ginny Oyer.
Joan was proceeded in death by her husband, Bob and son, Maurie.
Joan was an active member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, all her life. She was also active in the community, working as secretary in the local Dr’s office for many years. In 1987 she became an Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Communication at the U of I. Joan enjoyed working with the students and was an avid fan of the fighting Illini basketball team. Joan excelled at baking, playing organ/piano, singing and enjoyed sharing Christ’s love with others through the gospel group she was a part of called The Reflections. She was an avid Cubs fan, loved fishing and vacations with her friends and always enjoyed spending time with her family, spoiling them with her baking. But most of all she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and wanted everyone to know of His saving Grace!
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to East Bend Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 520, Fisher, IL 61843
Lamb Young Funeral Home Website
Joan Elizabeth Cender passed away January 21, 2020 at Gibson City Annex. Joan was born June 4, 1936 in Fisher, the daughter of the late Maurie & Inez (Heiser) Schaer. She married Bob Cender on Sept. 8, 1956.
She is survived by her daughter, Angie (Kenny) Beachey; grandchildren Jessi (Tara) Hurless, Nathan (Ashley) Beachey and great- grandchild, Hazel Hurless. Also surviving is a sister, Ginny Oyer.
Joan was proceeded in death by her husband, Bob and son, Maurie.
Joan was an active member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, all her life. She was also active in the community, working as secretary in the local Dr’s office for many years. In 1987 she became an Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Communication at the U of I. Joan enjoyed working with the students and was an avid fan of the fighting Illini basketball team. Joan excelled at baking, playing organ/piano, singing and enjoyed sharing Christ’s love with others through the gospel group she was a part of called The Reflections. She was an avid Cubs fan, loved fishing and vacations with her friends and always enjoyed spending time with her family, spoiling them with her baking. But most of all she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and wanted everyone to know of His saving Grace!
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to East Bend Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 520, Fisher, IL 61843
Lamb Young Funeral Home Website
She is survived by her daughter, Angie (Kenny) Beachey; grandchildren Jessi (Tara) Hurless, Nathan (Ashley) Beachey and great- grandchild, Hazel Hurless. Also surviving is a sister, Ginny Oyer.
Joan was proceeded in death by her husband, Bob and son, Maurie.
Joan was an active member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, all her life. She was also active in the community, working as secretary in the local Dr’s office for many years. In 1987 she became an Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Communication at the U of I. Joan enjoyed working with the students and was an avid fan of the fighting Illini basketball team. Joan excelled at baking, playing organ/piano, singing and enjoyed sharing Christ’s love with others through the gospel group she was a part of called The Reflections. She was an avid Cubs fan, loved fishing and vacations with her friends and always enjoyed spending time with her family, spoiling them with her baking. But most of all she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and wanted everyone to know of His saving Grace!
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to East Bend Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 520, Fisher, IL 61843
Lamb Young Funeral Home Website
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