Obit: Brehm, Joan M. (1944 - 2010)

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Surnames: Brehm, Kawa, Kogut, Overbee

----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 10/26/2010

Brehm, Joan M. (25 NOV 1944 - 24 OCT 2010)

COLBY -- Joan M. Brehm, 65, of Colby, passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at House of the Dove, Marshfield, with her loved ones at her side. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Joan was born Nov. 25, 1944, in Chicago, Ill., to Violet (Kogut) and Walter Kawa. She graduated Mosinee High School and went on to graduate from St. Mary's School of Nursing. Joan was joined in marriage to James Brehm on May 7, 1966, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Knowlton. She enjoyed fishing, reading books, growing vegetables and flowers in her garden, and most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Brehm of Colby; her two sons, Russell (Marci) Brehm of Phoenix, Ariz., and Andrew Brehm of Dorchester; two grandchildren, Trevor and Trista Brehm. Joan is further survived by her sister, Alice Overbee of Eagle; and many other family and friends.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Sheila Brehm; and her brother, Ron Kawa.

The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Friends may send online condolences to www.maurinaschillingfuneralhome.com  .