"Paul It has been a long time since we have seen you and Joan. So sorry to hear of her passing.At Chief Lake in Republic we still talk about Joan in how she was instrumental along withe the power co. getting the phone and power lines buried under water to the island. I know she will be missed. Bill"
In loving memory of
JOAN I. CONRAD
November 30, 1934 - January 21, 2011
Joan I. Conrad, 76, of Trenary, formerly of Marquette, passed away Friday evening, January 21, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital.
Joan was born on November 30, 1934 in Escanaba, a daughter of Edward and Irene (Fragile) Stratton. She was a 1952 graduate of Sault Ste. Marie High School, later attending both Michigan Technological University and Northern Michigan University.
On September 26, 1953, Joan married Paul Conrad at Sault Ste. Marie and together they began to raise a family.
She was employed by Bell Telephone as an engineer for many years, retiring in 1988.
After retirement, Joan and her husband, wintered at Nettles Island, Florida. She was an avid reader, an excellent cook and enjoyed entertaining family and friends. Joan also loved traveling, including international travel and camping of all kinds.
Joan is survived by her husband of 57 years, Paul D. Conrad of Trenary; one daughter, Susanne Conrad of Pleasant Hill, CA; two sons, Russell (Alegria) Conrad of Banos, Ecuador and Bruce (Norma) Conrad of The Colony, TX; five grandchildren, Alex and Spenser Conrad, Tamia, Arthur and Layla Conrad; her mother, Irene Stratton of Negaunee; one sister, Pat (Wayne) Polazzo of Menominee, MI; two brothers, James (Mary) Stratton of Brighton, MI and Donald (Pauline) Stratton of Venice, FL; also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Stratton in 1979.
A celebration of Joan's life will take place at the family home this coming summer. The date and time will be announced later in The Mining Journal.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider the U.P. Home Health and Hospice Foundation, 1414 W. Fair Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 in Joan's memory.
Tributes
"Dear Paul and Family, I was so shocked and saddened to receive the news about Joan. She was my true friend and mentor not to mention Ashley's "Other Mom". We shared the best of times while in Kiva and to this day I still tell stories about all of the adventures we encountered. Joan may no longer be here in body, but the laughter and memories we shared will forever be alive in my heart. She has an endless spirit. My deepest sympathy to you Paul, the Love of Her Life, and to her loving children."
"she will be missed condolences to all her family"
"Dear Russ and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Patti (Malandrone) Hughes"
"My condolences to Joan's family. Worked with her in Marquette many years ago. She was always a very classy lady. She'll be missed."
"Paul. Mary and I are saddened by your loss of Joan. I know you have many wonderful memories from your 57 years of marriage which can bring you comfort during this difficult time. With our sincerest sympathy."
"We are so sad to loose our dear sister in law. We will miss her terribly! With Love, Rich and Judy Conrad"
"Dear Paul, I am so sorry, this is a very sad day. BUT, I sure do have many very happy memories of good times together over many many years. Gosh, did we have fun!!!! My sympathy to all of your family. John McLarty"