Joan Sveen's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2025 in River Falls, Wisconsin

Joan Sveen

November 29, 1937 - January 16, 2025 (87 years old)

River Falls, Wisconsin

Joan Sveen's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2025 in River Falls, Wisconsin

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bakken-Young Funeral Home

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Joan Sveen

November 29, 1937 - January 16, 2025 (87 years old)

River Falls, Wisconsin

Joan Sveen Obituary

The passing of Joan Sveen of River Falls, Wisconsin leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 16, 2025 at the age of 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Joan departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Joan may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Joan leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Benjamin Merchant and Loretta Merchant (Gleason); and her husband Edward Sveen. She is survived by: her children, Mark Sveen of League City and Laura Karch of River Falls, Wisconsin; her grandchildren, Grace, Jacob and Eli; her sister Carol Bolster of Sparta, Wisconsin; and her nephews, Larry Bolster and Jason Bolster.

Visitation was held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Ezekiel Lutheran Church (202 S 2nd St, River Falls, WI 54022). A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bakken-Young Funeral Home



Sat

Jan 25

Visitation

Ezekiel Lutheran Church
202 S 2nd St, River Falls, WI 54022

Sat

Jan 25

Memorial service

Ezekiel Lutheran Church
202 S 2nd St, River Falls, WI 54022

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