Joan McMillan Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joan McMillan of Auburn, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joan left this world on January 13, 2026 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifford Ping and Marie Hurley Ping; her husband Nub; her children, David and Gail McMillan Behrends; her great grandchild Addison Sharp; her son-in-law Michael Kolenich; and her sister Barbara Workman (Gary).

She is survived by: her daughter Sallie Kolenich; her grandson Aaron Mitchell Behrends (Sabrina); her great grandchildren, Zoey, Lorelei and Pieper; her grandchildren, Addison Michael Behrends (Allison) and Ashley Sharp (Jason); her great grandchildren, Addilynn and JJ; her granddaughter Miranda Peters (Austin); her great grandchildren, Allison and Hudson; and her granddaughter Madison Kolenich. She is also survived by three nephews and four nieces.

Memorials may be made to the Auburn Christian Church.