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Joan Pavlovich Obituary
February 8, 1943 - January 14, 2025
Joan Marie Pavlovich, 81, passed away on January 14, 2025, in Kenosha, Wis. Born on February 8, 1943, to Joseph and Ann Brnak, Joan was a strong, independent woman who dedicated her life to caring for her family, loving them unconditionally. She enjoyed taking care of her lawn, watching the Packer game or game shows all while snuggling up to her puppy Mayla.
Joan is survived by her daughters, Shelley Pavlovich, Jodie (Dean) Ehlert, Jamie (Derek) Tranberg, and Chris Pavlovich; 10 grandchildren, Tia, Sam, Ricky, Tony, Tristen, Brian, Makayla, Ethan, Dustin, Damian and seven great-grandchildren. Her legacy of love and strength will continue to live on through her family.
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Tina LeBoeuf
January 26, 2025
Joan was a great woman . She was strong , independent and she took care of her family. She loved the Green Bay Packers. I admired her loving spirit..... Joan , you will never be forgotten, as my heart has you locked inside forever. RIP JOAN..
Theresa ( Tee Brnak) Heberling
January 26, 2025
At our family picnics, Joanie would laugh, smile, and share stories of the grandparents that I did not know. I hope that you are at peace! May your family remember your kindness and caring.
Kimberley Schilling
January 20, 2025
Joan was a warm-hearted lady. I enjoyed talking her whenever we ran into each other. So sorry for the family's loss of their beautiful matriarch.
Janet
January 19, 2025
Sending warm thoughts and gentle hugs to you and your family
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Karla Johnson Lennon
January 19, 2025
Mrs Pavlovich was a neighborhood Mom who always treated us like family. I am grateful she was in my life growing up. May your family find peace and comfort in the memories you hold so closely to your heart. I´m sorry for your loss.
Beth Johndon
January 19, 2025
Joan was a great neighbor and friend. My condolences to the entire family.
Carla Ruffalo-Smith
January 19, 2025
I have fond memories of your mom. When I was a young child we lived a couple houses down on 22nd Ave. (Shelley is our cousin). Joan was very nice to us kids and always welcomed everyone. I also remember Chris and Wally Zajensky, (our aunt and uncle), taking us over to their yard and to see the other kids on the street, (the Gerlach's and Pataska's). It was fun to all be together. Sending condolences and sympathy to all. Carla Ruffalo-Smith
Cathy Brnak
January 18, 2025
Sorry about your loss. We will miss Joan's smile and laughter at the family picnics.
Tracy Stapleman
January 18, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Tom Pataska
January 18, 2025
Wonderful neighbor over my childhood. Years later, it was nice to stop by when she was out working in her yard and catch up. Several occasions I'd run into at various places when down in Kenosha and as always, have a nice conversation. I'll never forget her and her granddaughter (Tia) attending my wife's baby shower before our first child arrived. Once again, a time to catch up and share stories from the past. Please accept our condolences. Much love to Joan's family.
-The Pataska's
Nick & Kim (Brnak) Farfalla
January 18, 2025
May memories comfort you & your families during this difficult time. Sincere sympathy,
Laurie Woodward
January 17, 2025
Joanie was my friend for most of my life. We laughed together, cried together tears of joy and sorrow. Propping each other up when we needed it. The hard things in life Joan took one day at a time. She will always be in my heart. As will her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dean Gerlach
January 16, 2025
I have great memories of the Pavlovich family from my childhood. Being a neighbor, I played in Mrs. Pavlovichs' yard, swam in her pool, fished and camped with her family, she always made me feel welcome. Years later I would run into her while shopping at Piggly Wiggly on 22nd, and she would talk as if I was still her neighbor, like time stood still.
Steve Pataska
January 16, 2025
Many condolences to the family. Although it's been many years since we left Kenosha, I remember her well as a great neighbor. She was a wonderful person.
Steve and Jeanne Pataska
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