Obituary: Joanne L. Stark

Joanne L. Stark, age 79, of Baraboo, died on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services. She was born on January 24, 1942 in Reedsburg, the daughter of Harold and Arleen (Massman) Hahn. Joanne attended Loganville Elementary School, Open View Country School and was a graduate of Webb High School in Reedsburg in 1960. On September 14, 1968, she was married to David L. Stark. They lived in California and Florida until moving back to Wisconsin in 1980. Together they attended craft shows every weekend. Joanne enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, traveling, gardening, fishing and sports.

Survivors include her son: Brian (Jodi) Stark, of Baraboo; her daughter: Tammy Stark and Jaime Rossing, of Reedsburg; two grandchildren: Jacob James Stark and Hailey Lynn Stark; two special boys: Jaden Rossing and Adrian Rossing; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, David, on February 16, 2010; daughter: Peggy Sue and her parents.

Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Baraboo with Pastor Tim Kuske officiating. Interment will be at a later date at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Reedsburg. There was a visitation after 10:00 A.M. on Saturday at the church. Face masks and social distancing guidelines were followed. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.

The Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg is serving the family.