Vigen Memorial Home obituary - Joan C. Molzhon, 79, Montrose

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Joan C. Molzhon, 79 of Montrose, IA died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Ft. Madison Community Hospital in Ft. Madison, IA.

     She was born June 19, 1940 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Joseph and Gladys Christy Arnold.  Joan was first united in marriage to Emmett Postle.  To this union three children were born.  They later divorced.  On June 21, 1987 she was united in marriage to John Molzhon.  He survives.  

     Other survivors include, one son, Rodney Postle of Keokuk, two daughters, Cynthia Postle of Montrose, IA and Terri Abell (Chuck) of Keokuk, three grandchildren, Lindsay Abell (Charley Young), Kory Postle, Cennedy Postle, one great-grandchild, Haidyn, one sister, Joyce Jacobs of Hamilton, IL and several nieces and nephews.

     She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother in infancy, Kenneth Arnold.

     Joan graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1958.

     She had been employed by Dial Corp for thirty years until her retirement in 2002.

     Joan loved animals and enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels in her yard. She also enjoyed spending her days with her beloved dog, Cheyenne.  In her younger years, she enjoyed taking camping trips with her family.  Joan loved reading all types of books.  Most of all, Joan loved spending time with her family.  She was especially looking forward to her granddaughter’s upcoming wedding this September.

     A Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to PAW Animal Shelter. 

     Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

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