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Joan Austin Obituary
Sunfield - Age 81, died December 6, 2018. Mrs. Austin was born April 14, 1937 in Orangeville, MI, a daughter of Charles M. and Jennie C. (Bedford) Jones, Sr. She attended Compton School and Grand Ledge High School. In 1954 she married Robert Rumfield and later married Gary Austin. Joan was a former 4-H Leader, secretary of Sunfield School and retired from Blue Care Network. She was preceded in death by her husbands; an infant daughter, Denise Rumfield; grandson, Danny Rumfield; sister, Marian Anway and brothers, Stanley & Charles M. Jones, Jr. Surviving are her children, Robin (Dale) Shaffer of Grand Ledge, Susan (Mike) Roper and Tim Rumfield, both of Sunfield; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Claryce Sayer of Sunfield and several nieces and nephews. Services 1 P.M. Monday at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Pastor Jeff Schrock officiating. Interment will be in Danby Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sunfield S.P.Y.S. or American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Austin
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Sue
July 16, 2023
Missing you, Mom.
Jeff Rumfield
December 2, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sue Roper
December 2, 2020
Missing you every day, Mom. So many times I've wanted to call or visit to ask for your advice or tell you something funny the grandkids did. I love you.
January 14, 2019
Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.
Lois Hansen-Hjelle
December 10, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jo was a very special lady always remembering others, especially our Mother (Gary's Aunt Gen). We loved her very much. Rest in peace dear Jo.
Lois Hansen-Hjelle
Bonnie & Jim Hutchinson & family
Gary and Chris Lubitz
December 10, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn the loss of the one you loved. Joan was our neighbor and friend to our family as long as we can remember. She was FULL of life and laughter and always had a story (or two) to tell. Our prayer is that the love, laughter and memories you each hold in your hearts will help you to celebrate her life in the days ahead.
Lee ann Ruth
December 9, 2018
I will miss calling her and talking with her.
Chris Porter
December 9, 2018
I've known Joann my whole life.she was a very special lady. She will be missed
April Batten
December 9, 2018
I worked with Joan at BCN and she was always a highlight of my day. She will be missed. Blessings to her family.
Renee Martemucci
December 8, 2018
Joan was a very special women, and I am so blessed to have meant her at my place of work, and new her for so many years. Always a kind lady, and a smile on her sweet face. I will miss you deeply my friend, R.I.P always Renee Martemucci
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Dec
9
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Barker-Leik Funeral Home - Mulliken2341 Grand Ledge Hwy , Mulliken, MI 48861
Dec
9
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Barker-Leik Funeral Home - Mulliken2341 Grand Ledge Hwy , Mulliken, MI 48861
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10
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