Joan Marlene Monaghan Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan Marlene Monaghan of Central City, Kentucky, born in Calumet City, Illinois, who passed away on October 7, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joan Marlene Monaghan or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Joan is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Joan's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her husband Donald Patrick Monaghan; and her parents, Benjamin LaBuda and Sophie LaBuda. She is survived by: her children, Marty Monaghan (Kathy), Jerome Monaghan (Lisa), Marita Lowe (Scott) and Donna Krist (Tim); and her cousin Dan Dlugonski. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 12th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Monday, October 13th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (113 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40202). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Fairmount Cemetery (202 N 8th St, Central City, KY 42330). A prayer will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (113 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40202).
