Joann P. Zelm
November 07, 1934 - March 15, 2019
Obituary
STOUGHTON-Joann Patricia Zelm, age 84, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare after a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 7, 1934, in Davenport, IA, the daughter of Robert and Marie (Moeller) Larkin. Joann graduated from Augustana College with a Bachelor of Art Degree in History. She married Alan Zelm on Aug. 20, 1960 in Davenport, IA. She was a member of Christian Chiropractic Association Auxiliary. Joann enjoyed traveling, reading, puzzles and genealogy. She loved being a big part of the Zelm Chiropractic Clinic as she considered all of their patients as her friends. She and Alan enjoyed many mission trips, making friends all over the world. She will be remembered as a selfless, loving person with a deep faith. Most important to her was her role, as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Joann is survived by husband, Dr. Alan Zelm; daughter, Dr. Ann Metzler; granddaughter, Louisa (Greg Probst) Zelm; 2 grandsons, Kurt Zelm and Caden Metzler; and many extended family members. She was preceded in death by son, Dr. Mark Alan Zelm; father, Robert Joseph Larkin; mother, Marie Moeller Larkin; and brother, Kenneth D Larkin. Funeral services will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 County Highway B, Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019, with Pastor Paula Geister-Jones presiding. Burial will be held at Graves Cemetery with a luncheon at the church to follow. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until time of the service on Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Dr. Alan & Joann Zelm Scholarship Fund. Joann's family would like to thank all of their friends and family for their loving support these past weeks and Agrace HospiceCare for the incredible care given to Joann and our family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590
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Lisa Marie
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Ann,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Know that I am thinking of you and your family during this time. Please let me know if I can help in any way. Much love and many prayers.
Lisa (Potts)
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Lana Schulz
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Dr Zelm. I was so saddened to read of Joanns passing. I wish I had known she was ill. When I had surgery last summer she brought me some of her wonderful muffins. Even tho I hadn’t known her long I considered her a wonderful friend and what a loss in her passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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Karen L. Duffey
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Dr. Ann and Family:
My heartfelt sympathy, so sorry. God Bless your Mom.
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Susie Fabick
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Alan and Ann, We were so sorry to hear of Joann's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Jay and Susie Fabick
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Laurie Irwin
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Ann,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother Joann. Jim and I loved her dearly and have been fortunate to have her and Alan as our next door neighbors and friends for many years. She has left mark on our hearts and we will miss her kindness and humor.
Laurie Irwin and Jim Mickowski
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Vicki Sersch
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Dr. Zelm and Ann, so very sorry to hear this news! Joann will be missed terribly. She was an amazing, kind, elegant lady that will never be forgotten. I always enjoyed talking with her at the office; there were times I think she knew more about what my son was up to more then I did. What a beautiful reunion for her and Mark though - Now when I come in, I'll not only say "hi" and "miss you" to Mark's picture but to Joann as well. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. With much sympathy - Vicki Sersch