Joan F. Averna, Janesville & Edgerton  (1943 - 2008)

August 9, 1943 - April 19, 2008
Joan F. Averna, 64, formerly of Janesville and Edgerton, died on Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Beloit Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Janesville on Aug. 9, 1943, a daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Castaga) Averna. Joan graduated from Janesville High School in 1962 and worked at the Edgerton Shoe Factory for nine years. She moved to California for 14 years and later moved back to Janesville to care for her father. After moving back to Janesville, she worked at SSI until her illness forced her to retire in 1992.
She is survived by her caretakers and very dear friends, whom she lived with since 1999, Wally and Judy Schultz of Edgerton and their wonderful family; and her sister, Mary Monson of California.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Assisting with arrangements is the WHITCOMB–LYNCH–ALBRECHT FUNERAL HOME, JANESVILLE; (608) 752-2444.