TOMAH - Imogene “Joan” Clark Mize, 87, of Tomah, died on Monday, May 16th, 2022, at home. On June 2nd, 1934, Joan was born to Ernest and Mildred (Parr) Clark in Ontario. Once Joan finished attending school, she started taking care of her younger siblings.
A few years went by, and Joan started working for the Sherman House as a Housekeeper. Joan was united in marriage to Lewis Mize on Oct 6th, 1967, in Rockford, Il. Taking on the roll as secretary for Mize Insurance Agency Joan enjoyed working with the family, as a bonus it gave her the opportunity to travel and see 40 different states. As a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church. Joan had a charitable heart, and supported the DAV as well as other local charities. She was known for being very passionate about her dogs ( Snoopy, Bo, Ava, Katie). She was someone who enjoyed gardening and found peace in the nature. Joan was an outgoing person and will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her.
She is survived by her son Curt (Kris) of Tomah, her stepchildren Ivonna of Monroe, LA, Sylvester ( Barbara) Mize of Alabama, Lewis Edward Jr. (Ethel) Mize, Of Monroe, LA, Eddie “Garnie” (Judy) Mize of Tomah, Norval (Teresa) Mize of Monroe, LA. Her 12 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her father Ernest C. Clark, mother Mildred Parr, her siblings Evelyn (Ray) Riffle, Herb (Nora) Clark, Caroline (Larry) Smith, Gen (Buck) Buckingham, Francis (Marion) Zwiefel, Lavern (Mavis) Clark, Lola, (Burt) Wallace, Lamont (Janice) Clark, Dwayne (Anna Marie) Clark, Darwin Clark, Jack (Jeanie) Clark.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 23rd at 11:00 A.M., at the First United Methodist Church, 1105 Butts Avenue, Tomah. Pastor Krysta Deede will officiate. Burial will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Tomah.
Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation Monday from 10:00 A.M until the time of service.
Online condolences can be sent to www.sonnenburg.com. The Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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