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Joan J. Kotajarvi

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Joan Kotajarvi Obituary

Published by Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - New Berlin on Oct. 7, 2019.

Joan was born on October 21, 1933 and passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. A private Memorial Service will be held with Joan's family. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be sent to the Wisconsin Humane Society.

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October 11, 2019

Cindy Warner posted to the memorial.

October 11, 2019

Kristin Cantillon posted to the memorial.

October 10, 2019

Mandy Kirt posted to the memorial.

6 Entries

Cindy Warner

October 11, 2019

My dearest Mom, I miss you so much. ❤ The only thing that brings me comfort is knowing you are in Heaven with our loving Lord. You were such a strong, brave example of how to live in this world. You are my one true inspiration and I will continue to live my life by what you and Dad taught us until I see you again. Thank you for teaching me what the important things in life truly are and for always caring about how I was doing. I love you and miss you Mom ❤, Cindy

Kristin Cantillon

October 11, 2019

The years will always roll on by
and time will always pass,
but every memory I have of you
will definitely always last.
I love you grandma. You will be missed.

Kristin

Mandy Kirt

October 10, 2019

Grandma-

God looked around his garden
and found an empty place.

And then he looked down upon the earth,
and saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you
and lifted you to rest.

God's garden must be beautiful
he only takes the best.

It broke our hearts to lose you.
But you didn't go alone,
for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.

I will miss you dearly.
Love,
Mandy

Cheryl Kirt

October 9, 2019

Mom-Steve and I (and Odie) will miss you dearly ❤❤ But we know that you and Dad are back together and are watching over us ❤❤ Save me a seat at your kitchen table in Heaven so when my time on Earth is over, we can have a cup of coffee and catch up ❤ There's a hole in my heart now without you, but you raised strong kids, and don't worry, we will all be okay, I promise to make sure ❤ I love you. Cher