Joan Marie Siegworth, 88, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at The Elms in Macomb, Illinois.

Joan was born January 24, 1935 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the daughter of Harden and Phyllis (Hillier) Bell. On June 28, 1953 she married John F. Siegworth at the LaHarpe Christian Church. He preceded her in death November 20, 2020.

Joan was a graduate of LaHarpe High School. Joan worked as a Teacher's Aide and School Secretary at the former Terre Haute Elementary School. She later worked as the LaHarpe Elementary School Secretary, retiring after a 42 year career of caring for the community's children. She also helped her husband and son, Greg, on the farm by cooking meals and giving rides during the planting, harvest and hay seasons.

Joan was active within the community, she served as a 4-H Leader and was currently serving as President of the LaHarpe American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the LaHarpe P.E.O., Henderson County Republican Women and the LaHarpe Christian Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years.

Survivors include one son: Greg (Rita) Siegworth of LaHarpe; two daughters: Cindy (Bob) Bruns of Louisville, Illinois and Lori (Jim) Smith of Pecatonica, Illinois, nine grandchildren: Elizabeth (Brad) Dixon, Lydia (Jim) Anderson, Rebekah (Ryan) Niemerg, John (Traci) Bruns, Jason (Mary Ann) Siegworth, Jennifer (Travis) Hobby, Justin (Sam) Smith, Chris (Julie) Smith and Jessie Smith and 24 great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one brother: James Bell.

The funeral service for Joan will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the LaHarpe Christian Church with Pastor Nate McCarter officiating. Burial will follow in the LaHarpe Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023 at the LaHarpe Christian Church.

A memorial fund has been established for the LaHarpe Christian Church or the LaHarpe American Legion Auxiliary to benefit the Veteran's Memorial in the LaHarpe Park.

Banks & Beals Funeral Home of LaHarpe is assisting the family. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit Joan's obituary at banksandbeals.com.