Joan May (Rueckert) Elliott Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joan May (Rueckert) Elliott of Laingsburg, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 18, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan May (Rueckert) Elliott to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lloyd Morgan and Verna Morgan (Corp); her husbands, Elwood Rueckert and Alfred Elliott; her son Kevin Rueckert; her siblings, Charlotte Wolfrom and Leonard Morgan; her son-in-law Arthur Ordiway; her grandson Richard Ordiway; her aunt Frieda Lee; and her sister-in-law Helen Rueckert.

She is survived by: her children, Valerie Ordiway of Lansing, Carlotta Kiffer (Kenneth), Greg Rueckert and Eric Rueckert (Regean). She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.