Joan Marie Willey Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-03-06T23:00:00
End: 2025-03-07T01:00:00
Location: Reiff Family Center - Independence

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joan Marie Willey of Independence, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 97, on March 3, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dick Hanken and Juanita Hanken; her husband Roger Willey; her son-in-law Lon Arfsten; and her sister Dorothy Nordman.

She is survived by: her daughters, Jane Arfsten of Franklin, WI and Lynn Isham (Bill) of Independence, IA; her grandchildren, Jon Arfsten (Erica), Dan Arfsten and Ali Isham; and her great grandchildren, Sofia and Dylan Arfsten.

In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Cedar Valley Hospice, 801 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644.

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Mar 06

Visitation

Reiff Family Center - Independence
216 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644

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Mar 07

Funeral service

Reiff Family Center - Independence
216 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644

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