Born: August 25, 1932 - Deceased: December 25, 2020
Joan C. Sackmann, nee Williams, 88, of Belleville, IL, born Thursday, August 25, 1932, in East Saint Louis, IL, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Mercy Rehabilitation Center in Swansea, IL.
Joan was educated through the East St. Louis school system, graduating from East St. Louis Senior High School Class of 1950. She continued her schooling at Summers College of Commerce. Joan worked 15 years in the office of Dr. F.S. Titchenal as a Dental Assistant. After a short break in her career, she went to work for the Social Security Administration for 20 years, retiring in 1993. Joan was a member of St. Paul U.C.C.serving as usher and on many committees. She was a member of Job’s Daughters Bethel 20, Queen City Chapter 697 O.E.S., NARFE and AARP. She also performed volunteer work at St. Paul U.C.C. and PSOP.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Charles L. Sackmann, who passed in 1994
- Parents: George and Helen, nee Reiff, Williams
- Sister: Gloria Nixon
Surviving are her:
- Nieces:
- Diane Callane
- Dedra (Mark) Lensing
- Cousins
- Fred Reiff
- Patsy Holt
- Roger (Brenda) Reiff
- Rita (Tom) Westerheide
- Dan (Jeannine) Reiff
- Great niece: Amber Mueller
- Great nephews
- Cole Lensing
- Hunter Lensing
- Brayden Lensing
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Services: Live streaming can be viewed at time of service at www.facebook.com/KurrusFH
on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 1pm with Associate Pastor Craig Bielke officiating. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
Due to Covid-19, all services are private.
3 Comments
Joan was a beautiful person inside and out. I always remember her from Dr Titchenal’s office. My grandma Martha married her uncle Carl Williams. Her parents George and Helen Williams would visit often when we lived on 82nd Street. May she Rest In Peace
Sorry For Your Loss. Please accept this electronic message in lieu of a Sympathy Card. Local National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) volunteers provide help in reporting the death of any federal civilian retiree or a retiree’s spouse to proper authorities. They will explain the process as needed and if requested, can report the death to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM 888-767-6738) for you. They can also assist in filling out claim forms for survivor benefits and life insurance You may call either of our Service Officers, Jim Haley at 618 795-5174 or Dean Hemmer at 618 233-3819. If unable to reach either, you may call Gene Wiggins at 618 566-7980.
Sorry for your loss. She was a dear member of our church. Her sweet smile and loving ways will remain as fond memories.