Joan L. DesJarlais, 77 of Bruce, died on Saturday; May 1, 2010 at the Rusk County Memorial Hospital in Ladysmith. She is survived by 4 children: Lori Gardow of Chippewa Falls, Steven DesJarlais of Eau Claire, WI, Tracy Kopca of Chippewa Falls, WI, and Ricky DesJarlais of Elk Grove, CA 8 grandchildren: Shannon, Jerim, Kiel, Chelsey, Megan, Gere, Devin and Riki Addison. 1 greatgrandson Isaiah.
4 sisters: Eleanor Mead of Bruce, Arlene Lillemon of DeForest, WI Marilyn Beckman of Yorktown, VA and Helen Johnson of Cumberland, WI
1 sister in law - Marge Nelson of Grantsburg, WI
Funeral Services for Joan will be held on Wednesday; May 5th, 2010 at 1:00 PM at The Bruce Federated Church with Rev. Mark Bartlett and Kenney Wundreow officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Ladysmith. Joan's family will receive friends at the Church after 10:00 AM until the time of the Funeral.