Joan E. Siggins
November 29, 1927 ~ June 22, 2008
Joan Elizabeth Rhoads Siggins, 80, died Sunday June 23, 2008, in her Mount Vernon home due to complications of leukemia. Services 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon Chapel by Celebrant Mary Morgan. Friends may call Tuesday, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., in the chapel. Burial in Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Joan is survived by two sons, Jeffrey (Bettie), Atlantic and Eric (Kim), Mount Vernon, and a daughter Marsha (her fiance Joseph Schmitz) McWhinney of Mount Vernon. She is also survived by three grandchildren; Aaron (Ranaye) and Adam (April) Siggins, both of Atlantic, and Mary Elizabeth "Mary Beth" McWhinney, Mount Vernon, six great grandchildren; Tian, Allie, and Brandt Siggins, Elizabeth, Christopher, and Ethan Siggins, all of Atlantic, a brother-in-law Kenny (Marge) Siggins, Lisbon, a sister-in-law Margaret Hendricks, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, a special cousin Carol Klein Tolbert, and special neighbors and long time friends Bob and Barb Ohlfest. Preceding Joan in death were her parents, Henry Milton and Ruth Rosalie Klein Rhoads, her husband Donald, niece Kathleen Siggins and nephew Steve "Sluggo" Siggins. Joan was born November 29, 1927 at Stratford, Iowa. She and Opal Paul Gish became best of friends, when Joan's family moved to Mount Vernon in 1937. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1945, and attended Cornell College. Joan Rhoads and Donald Siggins, met and fell in love at Estes Park, Colorado, and were married, April 16, 1948 in her parents' home in Mount Vernon. During World War II, she worked with her friend Opal at the Turner War Plant in Cedar Rapids. Joan worked at Yeisley's Bakery and Hartung's Locker Plant and retired as secretary after twenty-five years, for the City of Mount Vernon. Joan's greatest gift was her love and devotion to friends and her family. She will be greatly missed by her family. On line condolences: morganfuneralchoices@att.net. A memorial fund has been established.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Hi Marsha, Eric and Jeff; We were so saddened to hear of your moms death. She was a great person and a wonderful friend to our family. We are sorry that we cant be there with you at the funeral. You are in our thoughts and prayers . Your friends, Doug and Carolyn Ohlfest
Marsha,Joe, Mary Beth & Family: We were very sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. May you know that our hearts are with you in this sad time and in all the days to come. If there is anything we can do, please call.
Dear Marsha, Mary Beth and Joe, I was shocked to learn of your Mom’s passing. You are so very lucky to have had her in your lives, she was such a special lady. Always with a smile and so soft spoken. What a beautiful lady she always was. I know my life has been richer because of Joan…. I know you have so many wonderful and precious memories of your Mom, hold them close. They will help you get thru these difficult times. Just hold those special thoughts close…. We want you all to know you are in our very special thoughts during your trying times. With love and sincere sympathy, Annamae & Ed
Jeff, Marsha, Eric and family, I read of your mother’s passing in the “MV-Lisbon Sun” after and my brother Stuart mentioned it when I called him yesterday. Having just lost our father, I know too well how hard it is to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope we can see each other again one of these days. Marsha – I remember the last time I saw you (or you saw me) on the plane at the Cedar Rapids airport as I was returning to California. I heard you were in Alaska when I was back in June for my father’s passing or would have stopped by to say “hi.” Jeff – I’ll try to at least make the next class reunion. Hope you and Bettie will be there and that are well in Atlantic. Eric – Stuart says you and he are now neighbors. I probably saw you when I was in MV in June and didn’t recognize you. My loss. Best wishes to you all and your families. And know that you mother is in a better place, “… where there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away.” Sincerely, Mike