It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joanne Walter of Saint Charles, Illinois, born in Shabbona, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 81, on October 31, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Amos Oftedal and Vera Oftedal (Johnson); and her sister Molly Hartman. She is survived by : her children, Jackie Duarte (Carlos) of Saint Charles, IL, Jill Broz (Michael) of Clarendon Hills, IL and Ryan Walter (Kristina) of Sugar Grove, IL; her grandchildren, Danielle Bowden (Duarte) (Ade), Samantha Duarte, Isabella Duarte, Jenna Broz, Katie Broz, Andrew Walter, Ethan Walter and Lauren Walter; her great grandchild Bohdi Bowden; and her brothers, Bob Oftedal (Diane) of Amboy, IL and Jim Oftedal (Vicki) of Naperville, IL..

In her latter years, before Alzheimer's fully set in, she found hope, forgiveness, peace, comfort and joy that surpasses all understanding, through a growing faith in Jesus Christ.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Finch Funeral Home