Joanna Lynne Stalker
July 6, 1966 ~ August 4, 2024
Joanna Lynne Stalker, 58, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, died Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm, with Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm, Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, August 16, 2024 at Heartland Community Church. Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 pm at Ascension Cemetery.
Preceded in death by her father, James Robert Rabe. Survived by her husband, Geoff Stalker; mother, Sharon Ann (John Owen) Brothers; stepchildren, Lindsey Stalker, Lily Stalker, Heston Stalker; brother, Jeff (Bonnie) Rabe; nephew, Jacob Rabe; niece, Jenna Rabe.
From her husband, Geoff: Joanna was one of the most beautiful and brilliant souls there has ever been. She was my first love, and my love for her will continue on for all of my days. Her childlike innocence and purity of heart was so contagious to everyone that met her. She was never concerned with worldly things, but laid up quite a treasure here with so many cherished friends and family. All of her acts of kindness, generosity, and that bright smile were a real testament to who she was, and will live on in the memories of everyone that knew her. I was so fortunate and blessed to have had her for the past twelve years in marriage. It was my duty, honor and privilege to have been her husband. And it was my great joy to have been able to demonstrate my love for her all the way up to her very last breath. I pray that I was able to help her as much as she did me, for because of her I became a better man. Rest well now my sweet, I love you.
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GEOFF, Please know that we are thinking of you and all whom Loved Joanna. May the Lord Bless you all with Loving Memories and the knowledge that Joanna is ALWAYS with you!!!! Love & Prayers, Jeff & Jodi Ablah
I met Joanna one of the first days I moved into Oliver Hall. She lived across the hall and I’m sure I made some kind of first impression because I decorated my door with crazy photos. But we became fast friends, then roommates. And I loved her like a sister. It’s how I met Geoff – and Lord knows how many crazy adventures we had! Though I moved away, we always kept in touch, and I know how much happiness you gave her Geoff. You were the love of her life and I am so happy you found each other again. My heart is grateful you made her happy. I will love you always Jo, and when I tell my kids stories about our college days I know you’ll be smiling.
I love this photo that was shared with me earlier this year. We miss and love you Joanna, forever & always. Lots of strength love to Geoff and others that cared for her so deeply.
I went to Highschool with Joanna and remember her as as always happy and fun to be around! I reconnected with her briefly at the Winfield Blue Grass Festival last year. Still so happy and with her husband Geoff. They seemed so in love and enjoying life together. Blessings to you Geoff and your entire family during this tragic loss. My condolences.
Geoff, the Handshoe family is very sorry for your loss. We miss you very much.