Joan N Amweg

1929 - 2019

Joan N. Amweg, 89, of North Platte, passed away April 21, 2019, at the North Platte Care Center.

She was born in Grand Island, Nebraska to Leroy and Evelyn (Berryman) Samuelson. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1947. Joan was united in marriage to James Martin in 1948. To this union three children were born, Mike, Janalee and John. She was later united in marriage to Wesley Amweg in 1973. Joan worked in the cafeteria for the North Platte Public Schools and later as a sales person at Redman’s Shoe Store. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. Joan enjoyed spending her time knitting, sewing, camping and traveling. She also loved her many schnauzers.

Joan is survived by sons, Mike (Melanie)Martin of Turlock, CA, John (Peggy) Martin, of North Platte; daughter, Janalee (Edward) Hanson of Kansas City, MO; sister, Linda (Lynn) Meyer of Maxwell; grandchildren, Tom (Jill) Hanson, Tavis Hanson, Scott (Kelli) Martin, and Carrie Williams; great grandchildren, Layla and Mekai Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, James Martin and Wesley Amweg.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Pawsitive Partners. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery south of Maxwell. Visitation will be from 1-7p.m., with family receiving friends from 5-7p.m., Wednesday, April 24 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in care of arrangements.