Joan C. Bane
August 18, 1952 - November 13, 2017
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE-Joan C. Bane, age 65, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. She was born on Aug. 18, 1952, in Portage, the daughter of Robert Collins and Imelda (Schlaefer) Collins. Joan graduated from Montello High School, class of 1970. She worked in sales and marketing for AT&T, retiring in 2000. Joan volunteered for the Salvation Army. She was also a member of the Pioneers of America. Joan loved to garden, bake, go on road trips with her sisters, bird watch, fish and feed the squirrels. She had a vibrant personality, loved people and organizing parties. Most importantly, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Joan is survived by her daughter, Heather (Jason Pollock) Bane; son, Trevor (Rachael McVeigh) Bane; grandchildren, Austin McCormick and Grace Pollock; sisters, Mary Collins and Patricia (Kenneth) Failing; brothers, Jim Collins and Dennis (Julie) Collins; former husband, Robert Bane, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Ronald Collins. A Celebration of Life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Mon Nov 20, 2017 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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heather bane
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Mom- you are and always will be my best friend.you taught me how to be strong and that "this too shall pass" I know you will be with me each day watching over me and the kids. I will miss you always and forever until we meet again. I love you. Your only daughter -Heather
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robert bane
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Joan was a great mother to her kids and an awesome grandma. She loved them all dearly. She was my best friend and we will all miss her. Now she is in Heaven watching over all of us. We will do our best to make you proud Joan.
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Rachael McVeigh
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I only had the pleasure of knowing Joan for the last two years. She welcomed me to the family with open arms and I will always cherish that. She showed so much love for her family and was very proud them all. I see her in both her children and her grandchildren. She has passed on her strength and courage to all of them. She will be missed dearly but her stories and memories will live on through all of us. RIP Joan...heaven has definitely earned a loving angel.
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Marnette Voeltz
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RIP Joan. Enjoyed working with you @ AT&T and knowing you. Your smile and laugh was infectious and will always be remembered. Another angel is watching over us.
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Elaine Pollock
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A proud day for Joan. Our beautiful granddaughter Grace was born. She loved her grandkids to the moon and back. Rest in peace Joan you will be missed. You were a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to many. Elaine Pollock
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heather bane
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