In loving memory of

Joan M. Schwientek
April 30, 1957 - November 16, 2021

Joan M. Schwientek, age 64, passed away suddenly at her home on November 16, 2021. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:30 AM Monday November 29, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls with Father Mark Botzet officiating. Burial will be held in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until the start of the service at church.

Joan was born on April 30, 1957 in Saint Paul, MN to Josephine "Jo"(Joa) and Boniface "B.J." Schwientek. She attended country school for the 1st grade, 2nd-6th grade at Our Lady of Lourdes, 7th- 12th grade at Royalton High School followed by one year of Vo-tech. Joan worked at St. Gabriel's Hospital, Eye Glass Factory, Morrison County Courthouse, Camp Ripley Px and as a bartender at various bars and restaurants. She retired April of 2014. Joan had a son Michael in 1984. She grew up in Bowlus and then moved to Little Falls in 1979. Joan enjoyed crafts, canning, baking, playing softball and relaxing watching TV.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Michael; and many relatives and friends.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and B.J. Schwientek; grandparents, Joe and Frances (Gallus) Schwientek, Mary (Fischer) and Christian Joa.

Arrangements for Joan are with Emblom Brenny Funeral Service, Little Falls. 320-632-4393

Tributes

Cherri wrote on Nov 29, 2021:

"Michael you will be in our sympathy be and prayers in my the coming days to ahead. Thinking of you and miss you. So many good memories of your mom?? Kenny and Cherri Funk"

Richard and Cathy Schwientek wrote on Nov 27, 2021:

"Good memory's and our payers"

Michael Luethmers wrote on Nov 23, 2021:

"Thoughts and prayers to the family."

Debbie Jelinski Harakel wrote on Nov 22, 2021:

"Michael, so sorry for your loss."

Jessica Ann Kummet wrote on Nov 21, 2021:

"RIP Will be missed "

Charlie and Dianne Ledbetter wrote on Nov 20, 2021:

"so very sorry for the families devastating loss prayers and sympathy Charlie and Dianne"

Ernie and Denise Hegna wrote on Nov 19, 2021:

"So sorry for the loss of Joanie she had a heart of gold, May she Rest in Peace! "

Jodi Leyk wrote on Nov 19, 2021:

"my deepest sympathy to Joanie's family she will be deeply missed "

Wendy Waltman wrote on Nov 19, 2021:

"Way too young to leave this world Joanie ?????"

Lori krebs wrote on Nov 18, 2021:

"She was a very good woman I will miss her !!! "

ROSE JANEY wrote on Nov 18, 2021:

"Heartfelt sympathy for Michael and all of Joni's friends and family, be at peace and in Gods Loving hands."