It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan Elaine Derby of Ithaca, Michigan, born in Saint Johns, Michigan, who passed away on December 14, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Donald Charles and Rose Marie Keck (Bacigal); her great grandchild Oliver Dettloff; and her brothers, Terry and Richard Keck.

She is survived by : her children, Melissa Dettloff (Ronald) of Ithaca, MI and Michael Derby (Jenni) of Ithaca, MI; her grandchildren, Aaron Dettloff (Jaimie), Jordan Miller and Alli Derby; her great grandchildren, Landon, Makayla, McKenzie, Anastasia, Audrey and Lillian; and her sisters, Janet Garcia (Robert) and Joyce Skaryd (Jim). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes