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1935
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2023
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Joan Siegworth Obituary
Joan was born Jan. 24, 1935, in La Harpe, the daughter of Harden and Phyllis (Hillier) Bell. On June 28, 1953, she married John F. Siegworth at the La Harpe Christian Church. He preceded her in death Nov. 20, 2020.
Joan was a graduate of La Harpe High School. Joan worked as a teacher's aide and school secretary at the former Terre Haute Elementary School. She later worked as the La Harpe Elementary School secretary, retiring after a 42-year career of caring for the community's children. She also helped her husband and son, Greg, on the farm by cooking meals and giving rides during the planting, harvest and hay seasons.
Joan was active within the community, she served as a 4-H Leader and was currently serving as President of the La Harpe American Legion Auxiliary. She a member of the LaHarpe P.E.O., Henderson County Republican Women and the La Harpe Christian Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years.
Survivors include one son: Greg (Rita) Siegworth of La Harpe; two daughters: Cindy (Bob) Bruns of Louisville and Lori (Jim) Smith of Pecatonica, nine grandchildren: Elizabeth (Brad) Dixon, Lydia (Jim) Anderson, Rebekah (Ryan) Niemerg, John (Traci) Bruns, Jason (Mary Ann) Siegworth, Jennifer (Travis) Hobby, Justin (Sam) Smith, Chris (Julie) Smith and Jessie Smith and 24 great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one brother: James Bell.
The funeral service for Joan was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the La Harpe Christian Church with Pastor Nate McCarter officiating. Burial followed in the La Harpe Cemetery.
Visitation with the family was held from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the La Harpe Christian Church.
A memorial fund has been established for the La Harpe Christian Church or the La Harpe American Legion Auxiliary to benefit the Veteran's Memorial in the La Harpe Park.
Banks & Beals Funeral Home of La Harpe is assisting the family. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit Joan's obituary at banksandbeals.com.
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