Joan Erwin

Joan (Charles) Erwin, 80, of Marshalltown, passed from this earthly life on the afternoon of Saturday, May 2nd, while in the peace and comfort of her home. Her death came peacefully while in the care of Iowa River Hospice and family at her side. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 6th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Terry Collins officiating. She will be laid to rest, following a luncheon at the funeral home, in the Graceland Cemetery at Laurel. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the services. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Born Joan Mathis on June 30th, 1934, at the Deaconess Hospital in Marshalltown, she was the only child born to Dale and Fern (Bailey) Mathis. She attended school in the area of her birth. On her birthday in 1950, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Charles Erwin, in Marshalltown. They made their home at Laurel for 40 years before moving to the Sunset Village in the fall of 1997. Joan was a wonderful mother, grandmother and faithful wife who enjoyed doing seamstress work and crafts. She will be remembered for always having a smile and the love of her family. Left to cherish her memory is Charles, her loving husband of nearly 65 years, her three daughters: Deb (Dale) Shepard of Marshalltown, Ann (Jerry) Johnson of Zearing and Christine Erwin of LeGrand, her seven precious grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren as well as one great-grandchild on the way next month. In death, Joan rejoined her parents and granddaughter Shelly Hoop.