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Joan Diane Ashley obituary, Keokuk, IA

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Joan Ashley Obituary

Joan Diane Ashley, 69 of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Feb. 17, 2026, with family by her side.

She was born in 1956 in Keokuk.

She graduated Keokuk High School in 1975 and later received her associate's degree from Southeastern Community College.

She leaves behind a brother Robert 'Steve' (Angel) Ashley of Hamilton, Illinois; Bethanie Ashley of St. Charles, Missouri, Leslie (Jeremey) Jasudowicz of Edwardsville, Illinois, Brier (Brittany) Ashley of Hamilton, Illinois. She is survived by several great-nieces and -nephews; Madlyn Ashley, Arabella Berg, Brylee Ashley, Octavia Jasudowicz, and Bowen Ashley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard 'Dick' Ashley and Helen (Howell) Ashley; one sister Debra Ashley; brothers Richard and David; and her niece Olivia Ashley.

She loved animals especially dogs. Past employers include Methode, Big G, and Casey's. She enjoyed playing bingo, trying to beat the slot machines, The Monkees, diamond painting, and making crafts with her friends at Riverside Terrace where she recently resided.

Graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Compasses Hospice or the Keokuk Animal Shelter.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Gate from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2026.

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