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Joan A. Hill
On Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, Joan A. Hill passed away surrounded by loved ones. Joan was born on Feb. 22, and was raised by her loving parents Stanley and Eleanor Jeselun. She graduated from Marian University with a degree in social work and retired from the federal government after a 30-year career.
She loved working with her hands whether it was gardening or creating beautiful pieces of jewelry. Spending time in nature was one of her favorite ways to escape it all. The Northwoods of Wisconsin and the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee were two of Joan's special places. In spite of significant health issues, Joan maintained a positive, upbeat spirit, relying on her strong faith - no matter what she was going through.
She was a proud mother of two sons and a loving wife to Ron Hill who she married on Aug. 12, 2017.
Joan was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor, and her father, Stanley. She is survived by her husband, Ron Hill, her sons Jacob (Francesca) and Andrew(Sabrina) Willems, her brother, James (Karen) Jeselun and her niece Kelly(Gavin) Luck.
A memorial service to honor Joan's life will be held on Saturday Sept. 7, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church on 7104 39th Ave, Kenosha, at 9:30 a.m. with a brunch to follow.
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Susan Roberts
August 30, 2024
Days, weeks, and years may pass but the fun memories of you and the great times will always keep you close in my heart my friend...give your sweet calico Angel some love from me along with the other furkids...I hope you're up there with Toby making some awesome jewelry like the good old days in jewelry class...you always came up with some great ideas! Until we meet again my friend ...
Susan E. Roberts
January 19, 2021
Ron, Jake, Andy and family...I am so sorry for your loss...Joan was such a beautiful person in so many ways from her smiling face, creativity and inspiration
with jewelry making(so many smiles and great memories) to the beads shows we had a wonderful time working at together in Milwaukee, with her love for animals. Big heart and her upbeat positive personality...I will always keep her close in my heart and forever miss her soulful spirit...still I wonder why does God always have to take the best? I know you're up there surrounded by loving family and pets Joan probably working on a new jewelry project but I'll always love and miss you my sweet friend
Elaine Joachim
September 7, 2019
I had the great privilege to be the first to hear Joan's testimony of faith after she took Jesus as her Savior. That was at funeral officiated by Pastor Miesel of Racine Bible Church, who at the service clearly presented the gospel message, that all have sinned and fallen short; that all are in need of a Savior. Joan took hold of that assured hope that day and now is experiencing the fulfillment of that hope of life eternal in Christ. We had the joy to see Joan's appetite for the word of God and principles of Biblical counsel and see her involvement life on life in the community of faith for the season she was at RBC. I know how very proud she was of the boys as they went off to college. I loved seeing how she reached out and made impacting friends in the apartment complexes where she lived and how she exercised her gift of creativity; always learning more and creating jewelry. My condolences also to her husband and extended family whom I have not met. I am sorry for your loss. I pray you too may place your hope in Christ.
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