Joan E. Hagge age 90 of Clinton, IA, passed away Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023 at The Alverno Health Care, Clinton. Funeral service will be held 11:30 AM Monday Dec. 4th at First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held Monday 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the church. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family. Burial will be held at Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Casket bearers will be her grandchildren, Noah, Lana, Mitch, Connor, Kelly, and Kendle. Memorials may be given to the Clinton Humane Society or MercyOne Hospice. Online condolences may be given to www.papefh.com
Joan was born on Feb. 12, 1933 in Horton, KS, the daughter of Roy and Hazel (Small) Stahl. She married Ben McChurch on Nov. 1, 1951 in Des Moines, IA, he died in 1981. She later married Robert Hagge on Feb. 20, 1982 in Florida, he died in 2010.
Joan and Ben was owner/operator of B & J Grocery Store, Clinton for over 33 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Moose Auxiliary, and former member of the A.B.W.A.
Joan is survived by her three children, Becky (Dave) Hilgendorf of Clinton, IA, Cheri (John Mussmann) Rehr of Clinton, IA, and Dan (Debbie) McChurch of Lebanon, TN; four step children and their families which she really cared about a lot; 7 grandchildren, Noah, Lana, Kelly, Kyle, Kendle, Mitch, Connor and 13 great grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, son – Kevin, grandson – Tyler, her brother – David, sister – Virginia, and three nephews.
Rest in peace, Aunt Joan. Enjoy heaven with God, Jesus, and all the family members and friends. I’ll see again in paradise!
I am so sorry for the family’s loss! Working for Ben and Joan was a great experience for a 16 year old. Prayers and hugs for her family!
Much love to a woman who lit up many lives including mine:) May she rest in eternal peace and comfort to all of the family .She was loved and adored for her spirit and engaging persona-I am blessed to have seen her celebrate her 90th Birthday last year -she had so much fun and it was a joy to see her zest for life ❤️
didn’t know your Mom well, but she sure enjoyed her 90th birthday bash ! She was well cared for by her family and she loved and was loved by them..She lived a good long life and I wish all of you peace…
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE HAGGE FAMILY AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER JOAN WHEN I WAS HER AND BOB AT THE MOOSE LODGE FOR HAMBURGER NIGHT.