Joan Marie Whiteside Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joan Marie Whiteside (Festus, Missouri), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joan left this world on January 2, 2026 at the age of 79, 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. You may also light a candle in honor of Joan Marie Whiteside or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Anton Blechle and Agnes Blechle (Werner); her husband James Whiteside; and her siblings, Gerald Blechle (Darlene) and Earline Backof (Bill).
She is survived by: her daughters, Stephanie Miller (Chuck) of Festus and Donna Myers (Mark) of Festus, Missouri; her brothers, Robert Blechle (Bonita) of Festus and Vernon Blechle (late Margie) of DeSoto, Missouri; her grandchildren, Kyle Miller, Kara Arseneault, Jillian Chapman (Isaac), Miranda Waghoff (Connor) and Lily Myers; and her great grandchildren, Natalie, Salem and Cohen. She is also survived by one great-grandchild on the way; along with many extended family members and cherished friends.
