Joan Marx
June 20, 1933 - June 05, 2023
Obituary
Joan Marx, the beautiful love of all of our lives, passed away on Monday June 5, 2023, at the age of 89. This wonderful mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister and aunt will be missed by all who knew her and her hardy laugh. When she walked into a room she brought light and never darkness. She never judged, only supported, and was always understanding. She was a perfect example of what it means to put others ahead of yourself and practice unconditional love to all.
Joan was born June 20, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan to Chris and Lucille (Willson) Hare. She graduated from Saginaw High School in 1951. Joan Married Shirley “Shirl” Marx on June 21, 1952. He preceded her in death in 2011.
Joan worked as a bank teller and trainer with 2nd National Bank for 20 years. She was a talented painter, often giving her art as gifts. She loved to read, watch her beloved Detroit Tigers and Hallmark movies, plays games and cards. Joan treasured her family, especially time spent with her children and grandchildren.
Joan is survived by her loving children, Connie (John) Gottschalk and James “Jim” (Luann) Marx; grandchildren, Kayla (Dwayne) Williams, Amy (Josh) Bustamante, Jason (Marianna) Marx, Lindsey (Juan) Lopez, and Erica (Tim) Hendren; great-grandchildren, Kaylie, Madison, and Dylan Bustamante, Michael and Jacob Marx, Evan and Austin Lopez, and baby boy Hendren, due in September; siblings, Ernie (Barb) Hare and Don (Rita) Hare; sister-in-law, Arlene Hare; brother-in-law, that she loved like a son Keith
(Cheryl) Marx; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her grandson, John “Johnny” Gottschalk; her parents; and siblings, Donna (Don) Prange, Harry Hare, and Marv (Nancy) Hare.
Visitation will take place Friday, June 9, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI 48602. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Saginaw.
Memorials in honor of Joan may be made to the Mustard Seed Shelter, 1325 Cherry St., Saginaw, MI 48601, the Castle Museum, 500 Federal Ave., Saginaw, MI 48607, or to the charity of your choice.
For information, please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services, 989-755-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
Joan was born June 20, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan to Chris and Lucille (Willson) Hare. She graduated from Saginaw High School in 1951. Joan Married Shirley “Shirl” Marx on June 21, 1952. He preceded her in death in 2011.
Joan worked as a bank teller and trainer with 2nd National Bank for 20 years. She was a talented painter, often giving her art as gifts. She loved to read, watch her beloved Detroit Tigers and Hallmark movies, plays games and cards. Joan treasured her family, especially time spent with her children and grandchildren.
Joan is survived by her loving children, Connie (John) Gottschalk and James “Jim” (Luann) Marx; grandchildren, Kayla (Dwayne) Williams, Amy (Josh) Bustamante, Jason (Marianna) Marx, Lindsey (Juan) Lopez, and Erica (Tim) Hendren; great-grandchildren, Kaylie, Madison, and Dylan Bustamante, Michael and Jacob Marx, Evan and Austin Lopez, and baby boy Hendren, due in September; siblings, Ernie (Barb) Hare and Don (Rita) Hare; sister-in-law, Arlene Hare; brother-in-law, that she loved like a son Keith
(Cheryl) Marx; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her grandson, John “Johnny” Gottschalk; her parents; and siblings, Donna (Don) Prange, Harry Hare, and Marv (Nancy) Hare.
Visitation will take place Friday, June 9, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI 48602. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Saginaw.
Memorials in honor of Joan may be made to the Mustard Seed Shelter, 1325 Cherry St., Saginaw, MI 48601, the Castle Museum, 500 Federal Ave., Saginaw, MI 48607, or to the charity of your choice.
For information, please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services, 989-755-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
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Terri S.
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Terri S. purchased the Sincerest Sorrow - Lavender and White for the family of Joan Marx.
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Judy Willson Hornak
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A beautiful person inside & out, even though she was a cousin, she seemed more like a Aunt, I remember her haveing my sister spend a few day's in the summer, She was a jewel for sure, Prayers love & hugs, Ken & Judy Willson Hornak
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KITTY/LARRY PACKARD
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Love and prayers to the Hare family.
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Jami Wilhelm
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When I briefly saw Joan's name on the obituary telecast, I knew who she was immediately. The face may be different from that of 44 years ago, but her smile and laughter brought a memory back to me. You see, I was a young 17 year old new employee of Second National Bank of Bay City and wasn't old enough to be bonded. So, I was sent to Teller School in the basement of the Atwater Branch in Saginaw. I was the first Bay City employee to be instructed by Joan. She taught me so much and to this day, I still use many of her teachings. I worked many years in Bay City and completed my 18th year at the main office in Saginaw. It amazes me that today's financial employees don't know how to "teller" correctly. If they only had Joan as their teacher....... Jami Wilhelm. (Bay City)
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joanne Reinig
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I worked with Joan at Second National in Human Resources when she was not out in the branches teaching. She was such a wonderful caring person. The bank was lucky to have her as an employee.