Mary Joan Verken Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mary Joan Verken of Belvidere, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on April 18, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Mary's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Mary's journey be filled with peace and serenity, as her find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Mann and Mabel Mann (Raddatz); her husband Carrol; her son William "Bill" Verken; and her sister Betty Voelker (Alfred).
She is survived by: her daughters, Kim Zierke (Mark), Kate Holloway (Brent) and Betsy Albright (Dale); her niece Christy Steinhagen (Bruce); and her nephew David Voelker (Ellen). She is also survived by eight grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.
