Joan M. Edem

Joan M. Edem obituary, Shelby Township, MI

Joan M. Edem

Joan Edem Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wasik Funeral Home - Warren on Nov. 22, 2024.

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Joan M. Edem, of Warren, passed away November 21, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born March 2, 1934 in Blakely, Pennsylvania to Walter and Margaret (nee Onze) Plizga.
Beloved wife of the late Henry "Hank". Dearest mother of Lynn (Ken) Hemler and Lori (the late George) Isaac. Loving Nana of Kenny (Sarah) Hemler, Christopher (Nicole) Hemler, Megan Hemler and Melissa Hemler. Precious great grandmother of Zane, Wyatt and Henry Hemler and Elliott and Phoebe Hemler. Dear sister of the late Eileen Furton. Joan is also survived by 3 nieces and 1 nephew.
Family and friends will gather Saturday, December 7th beginning at 10 a.m. until time of her Memorial Mass 11 a.m. at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, 31555 Hoover Road (north of 13 Mile Road) Warren.

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