Joan Anderson

Joan Linnea Anderson, age 77, a resident of Dairyland, Wisconsin died November 18, 2009 at her home. Joan was born on April 19, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Elmer and Linnea Erickson. The family moved to Duxbury, Minnesota when Joan was a little girl. She graduated from Sandstone High School in 1950. Joan met Charles and they were united in marriage on July 1, 1950. They made their home in Cozy Corner (Dairyland). They were blessed with four children: Linnea Jo, Kenneth, Ricky and Sandra. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles, daughter Linnea and son Ricky. Joan is survived by her son Kenneth (Debra), daughter Sandra (Ron) Gallagher and daughter-in-law Joanne Anderson. Also survived by her grandchildren: Chad and Mark Estridge, Carrie Moen, Edward Carlson and Nicole Sear; great grandchildren: Brandon Moen, Abria and Chaya Carlson, Jason and Linnea Estridge, and Aaron and Melina Estridge; step grandson Shane Gallagher and step great grandchildren Zane and Ayslin Gallagher, along with many cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home (visitation prior from 10-11 AM) with Pastor Tim Faust officiating. Music was provided by Amanda Carlson and Fran McBroom. Interment followed at Riverhill Cemetery in Dairyland, Wisconsin. Casketbearers were Edward Carlson, Louie Moen, Mike McIvor, Todd Knobbe, Wayne Knobbe, and Dan Sear.