Joanne Scheckel Obituary
In loving memory of Joanne Scheckel of Dewitt, Iowa, who departed this world on May 2, 2026 at the age of 87. Joanne leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joanne Scheckel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Lutgen and Marie Lutgen (Kautenberger); her spouse Verlyn Scheckel; and her sisters, Patricia Ninko and Barbara Ryan (Richard).
She is survived by: her children, Michael Scheckel (Cindy) of Silvis, Diana Biskup (Brian Atlee) of Milwaukee, Steven "Goob" Scheckel (Debbie Clark) of DeWitt and Barbara Scheckel of DeWitt; her granddaughters, Kate Umphres (Morgan), Jessica Gillmor (Marcus), Bridget Manning (Mitchell) and Madeline Collins (Matt); her great grandchildren, Wyatt, Emmett Manning, Owen, Dakota Gillmor, Callan Umphres and Quinn Collins; her siblings, Sister Angele Lutgen, Carolyn Lutgen and John Lutgen (Kathy); and her brothers-in-law, Jim Ninko and Merwyn Scheckel (Carleen Sievertsen). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the DeWitt Community Library.
