Joan Kay Isaacs-Witkemper

Joan Kay Isaacs-Witkemper, 75, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born September 15, 1949, in Connersville, the daughter of Ora and Flossie (Boyd) Trueblood. On June 4, 2005, she married John Witkemper, and he survives.

In addition to John, Joan is survived by her sons, Christopher Isaacs and wife, Deana, of New Palestine, and Roland Isaacs and wife, Leslie, of Carmel; step-son, Christopher Witkemper and wife, Yoshiko; sister, Janet Harrison of Connersville; grandchildren, Cory, Malia, Clara, Charlotte, Lincoln, Jessica, Heidi, Landon, Sidney, Rachel and Logan; step-son-in-law, Dustin Kruper; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Herman Kroner; sister, Barbara Watson; brother, Donald Trueblood; and step-daughter, Tiffany Kruper.

In 1967, Joan graduated from Connersville High School.

She attended The Creek Church.

Joan was the office manager at P and W Builders in New Palestine, retiring after several years of service.

She enjoyed traveling and visiting with her grandchildren.

Joan loved listening to music.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm, Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St., in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will be at 11 am, Friday, June 27, 2025, at the funeral home.

Inurnment will be at New Palestine Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 or Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901.

Online condolences may be shared with Joan’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.