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Joan Kotajarvi Obituary
Greenfield - (nee Warszewik)
Entered eternal life peacefully on September 30, 2019, age 85 years young. Joan was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her genuine love of animals and nature, deep compassion for those in need, beautiful creativity, gentle kind spirit and unfailing devoted love for her family will be painfully missed.
Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband Ronald, her dear mother Myrtle (Eugene) Draski and her loving son Michael Kotajarvi.
Loving mother to Cindy (Kotajarvi) Warner, Mark Kotajarvi and Cheryl (Steve) Kirt. Wonderful grandmother to Kristin (Brett) Cantillon, Mandy Kirt, Ryan Kirt, Chris Warner and Chloe Plohocky. Proud great-grandmother of Paige, Bailey, Brody, Daphne, Parker, and Kason. Dear sister of Lyle (Carol) Warszewik. Joan will be dearly missed by her cat, Squeaky.
The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at Creekside Terrace in Oak Creek for their never ending loving care and respect shown to our beloved Joan.
A private Memorial Service will be held with Joan's family. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be sent to the Wisconsin Humane Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Kotajarvi
Sponsored by Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - New Berlin.
6 Entries
Cindy Warner
October 11, 2019
My dearest Mom, I miss you so much. ❤ The only thing that brings me comfort is knowing you are in Heaven with our loving Lord. You were such a strong, brave example of how to live in this world. You are my one true inspiration and I will continue to live my life by what you and Dad taught us until I see you again. Thank you for teaching me what the important things in life truly are and for always caring about how I was doing. I love you and miss you Mom ❤, Cindy
Kristin Cantillon
October 11, 2019
The years will always roll on by
and time will always pass,
but every memory I have of you
will definitely always last.
I love you grandma. You will be missed.
Kristin
Mandy Kirt
October 10, 2019
Grandma-
God looked around his garden
and found an empty place.
And then he looked down upon the earth,
and saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
and lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
he only takes the best.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
But you didn't go alone,
for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
I will miss you dearly.
Love,
Mandy
Cheryl Kirt
October 9, 2019
Mom-Steve and I (and Odie) will miss you dearly ❤❤ But we know that you and Dad are back together and are watching over us ❤❤ Save me a seat at your kitchen table in Heaven so when my time on Earth is over, we can have a cup of coffee and catch up ❤ There's a hole in my heart now without you, but you raised strong kids, and don't worry, we will all be okay, I promise to make sure ❤ I love you. Cher
Julie Warszewik
October 9, 2019
To a wonderful Auntie, I always loved coming to your house to visit. You were a great lady I will always love you!
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