Joanne M Heffernan Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joanne M Heffernan of Shullsburg, Wisconsin, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 16, 2026 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joanne M Heffernan to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Baumeister and Hilda Baumeister (Miller); her brothers, LaVern, Gene and Lyle Baumeister; and her in-laws, Edward and Hazel Heffernan.
She is survived by: her husband Jim, Sr.; her children, James E. (April) of Apple River, IL, David (Leanne) of Galena, IL and Gene (Lacey) of Scales Mound, IL; her grandchildren, Gage Heffernan (Lindsay Glynn) of Washington, DC, Angel Heffernan (Aragorn Howard) of Warren, IL, Chivonne Olsen (Nick Vrstal) of Apple River, IL, Danielle Benson, Isaac, Ella, Quinn and Bryce Heffernan of Scales Mound, IL; and her siblings, Neil Baumeister (Rose) and Leona Croal. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and multiple brothers and sisters-in-law.
