Joan Russell Bakke Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joan Russell Bakke of Springfield, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joan Russell left this world on March 7, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joan Russell Bakke or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Billy Lee and Marie Russell (Boyster). She is survived by: her husband Stephen Bakke; her son Jeremy Bakke; her daughter-in-law Lisa; her grandchildren, Corporal Jaden Bakke, Olivia Bakke and Lincoln Bakke; her daughter Melissa Bakke; her son-in-law Daniel Brenneman; her grandchildren, Rafe Bakke and Riley Brenneman; her siblings, Judith Russell and Bill Russell (Nancy); her niece Wendy Reyes (Roy); her niece Dawn Bannister (Shaun); her nephew Shawn Russell; and also Isa Reyes.
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 13th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home (2001 W Walnut Lawn St, Springfield, MO 65807). A graveside service was held on Thursday, March 13th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:15 PM at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery (5201 S Southwood Rd, Springfield, MO 65804).
