Joanie passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her home in Florida. Age 30 years. She was born March 16, 1990 in Sarasota, Florida to Anastasia Maher. Joanie graduated from St. Charles High School and attended Saginaw Valley Community Church while a resident of Michigan. She enjoyed singing, journaling, and fitness.
Surviving are her parents, Jeff and Anastasia Maher; siblings, Brittney (Andrew) Johnson, Brianna (Jeffery) Raymaker, Jessica (Jared) Theile and Christian Maher; grandparents Joan Wazny and Jacqueline (Merlin) Stickler; nephew, Kipton Johnson and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded by a brother, Patrick Maher and grandfathers, Arnold Wazny, Jerry Maher and Lewis Clark.
Joanie was a strong believer in Christ. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend. Those who knew Joanie knew her as fearless, bold and thrill-seeking, yet tender-hearted and loyal. Throughout her life, people naturally gravitated toward her radiant personality. Along her journey, she touched many lives. Although she would not appreciate the delicate label “social butterfly,” she surely fit the description. She was quick to make friends and dauntless to defend them. Her desire to have an impact on people’s lives was achieved throughout her life and even now Joanie’s death will continue to encourage self-reflection leading to self-betterment. Though her struggle with addiction physically overcame her, her spirit was one with the Lord. It is the family’s wish that people with similar struggles can learn from Joanie’s tragedy.
Private burial will take place in Garfield Cemetery at a later date.
KENDALL FUNERAL HOME
Surviving are her parents, Jeff and Anastasia Maher; siblings, Brittney (Andrew) Johnson, Brianna (Jeffery) Raymaker, Jessica (Jared) Theile and Christian Maher; grandparents Joan Wazny and Jacqueline (Merlin) Stickler; nephew, Kipton Johnson and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded by a brother, Patrick Maher and grandfathers, Arnold Wazny, Jerry Maher and Lewis Clark.
Joanie was a strong believer in Christ. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend. Those who knew Joanie knew her as fearless, bold and thrill-seeking, yet tender-hearted and loyal. Throughout her life, people naturally gravitated toward her radiant personality. Along her journey, she touched many lives. Although she would not appreciate the delicate label “social butterfly,” she surely fit the description. She was quick to make friends and dauntless to defend them. Her desire to have an impact on people’s lives was achieved throughout her life and even now Joanie’s death will continue to encourage self-reflection leading to self-betterment. Though her struggle with addiction physically overcame her, her spirit was one with the Lord. It is the family’s wish that people with similar struggles can learn from Joanie’s tragedy.
Private burial will take place in Garfield Cemetery at a later date.
KENDALL FUNERAL HOME
Joanie passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her home in Florida. Age 30 years. She was born March 16, 1990 in Sarasota, Florida to Anastasia Maher. Joanie graduated from St. Charles High School and attended Saginaw Valley Community Church while a resident of Michigan. She enjoyed singing, journaling, and fitness.
Surviving are her parents, Jeff and Anastasia Maher; siblings, Brittney (Andrew) Johnson, Brianna (Jeffery) Raymaker, Jessica (Jared) Theile and Christian Maher; grandparents Joan Wazny and Jacqueline (Merlin) Stickler; nephew, Kipton Johnson and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded by a brother, Patrick Maher and grandfathers, Arnold Wazny, Jerry Maher and Lewis Clark.
Joanie was a strong believer in Christ. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend. Those who knew Joanie knew her as fearless, bold and thrill-seeking, yet tender-hearted and loyal. Throughout her life, people naturally gravitated toward her radiant personality. Along her journey, she touched many lives. Although she would not appreciate the delicate label “social butterfly,” she surely fit the description. She was quick to make friends and dauntless to defend them. Her desire to have an impact on people’s lives was achieved throughout her life and even now Joanie’s death will continue to encourage self-reflection leading to self-betterment. Though her struggle with addiction physically overcame her, her spirit was one with the Lord. It is the family’s wish that people with similar struggles can learn from Joanie’s tragedy.
Private burial will take place in Garfield Cemetery at a later date.
KENDALL FUNERAL HOME
Surviving are her parents, Jeff and Anastasia Maher; siblings, Brittney (Andrew) Johnson, Brianna (Jeffery) Raymaker, Jessica (Jared) Theile and Christian Maher; grandparents Joan Wazny and Jacqueline (Merlin) Stickler; nephew, Kipton Johnson and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded by a brother, Patrick Maher and grandfathers, Arnold Wazny, Jerry Maher and Lewis Clark.
Joanie was a strong believer in Christ. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend. Those who knew Joanie knew her as fearless, bold and thrill-seeking, yet tender-hearted and loyal. Throughout her life, people naturally gravitated toward her radiant personality. Along her journey, she touched many lives. Although she would not appreciate the delicate label “social butterfly,” she surely fit the description. She was quick to make friends and dauntless to defend them. Her desire to have an impact on people’s lives was achieved throughout her life and even now Joanie’s death will continue to encourage self-reflection leading to self-betterment. Though her struggle with addiction physically overcame her, her spirit was one with the Lord. It is the family’s wish that people with similar struggles can learn from Joanie’s tragedy.
Private burial will take place in Garfield Cemetery at a later date.
KENDALL FUNERAL HOME
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