Joan Belken

Joan Belken

May 04, 1940 - November 13, 2014

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Joan M. Belken, 74, of Janesville died on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at her home in Janesville. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Joan M. Belken Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Joan was born on May 4, 1940 in Grant County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank VanNatta and Margaret (Stark) VanNatta-Adickes. Joan graduated from Platteville High School in 1957. She was united in marriage to Joseph Henry in February 1959. They had three children, Tamera, Kevin and Mary. Joseph preceded her in death in 1961.
Joan later married Eugene Belken in November 1974. She worked at Wisco Inc., Oregon, Wisconsin for many years retiring in 2002. She loved being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Eugene “Gene” Belken; two daughters, Tamera Henry and Mary (Bob) Frusher; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Glorijean (Dennis) Blackburn; sister-in-law, Janice VanNatta; three step-children, Rockie (Mindy) Belken, Jacqueline (David) Pecor, and Melodie Comer and three step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Kevin Henry, two sisters, Linda Gerber, Connie Udelhofen, and brother, Garlan VanNatta.

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Pat Anden
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Although I didn't know you personally, but your daughter Tammy and her children/grandchildren are so special to me. May you rest in peace! God bless you forever and always Pat Anden
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Dana Johnson Whitney
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I am very saddened to learn of Joan's death. She was a wonderful cousin and it was so good to see her 2 years ago in Janesville, with my Mother, Mabel Johnson and my brother, Van Johnson. Mabel would have come today to the funeral but no one offered to pick her up from Cuba City today to bring her to Joan's funeral. God Bless the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers today. I am sorry I am so far away to attend.
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Cynthia Engelke McReynolds
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Tammy and Mary -- So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. She was a good friend to my Mom when she lived across from her. Take care. Cindy
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Sandra (Stark) Ayers
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So sorry for your loss. Joan has always been one of my favorite cousins. (Even though Tammy and I are the same age.) Thoughts and prayers your way. The family once so large is fading away. May we all meet in heaven one day.
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Tom & Gloria Steffen
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We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom & Gloria

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