Joan M. Paulsen

(nee Zahn) Aged 72, ascended to heaven on July 17, 2014. She was born March 20, 1942 in Footville, Wisconsin, a graduate of Evansville High School in 1960. She met and married Harold, her husband of 50 years, in April 1964. Joan was a resident of Beach Park, Illinois, formerly of Waukegan, Illinois.

Joan retired from Waukegan School District, where she was a supervisor of cafeteria staff and operations. She will be incalculably missed; the memories of her will be cherished forever and the endless love she gave will never be forgotten. Her kindness, sacrifices, compassion and smile will be missed dearly.

Beloved wife of Harold; loving mother of Michael, Jeffery (Tracy), and Larry (Christine); Grandchild Stephanie; dearest sister to Beverly (Cliff) Winchell and the late Daryl “Buck” Zahn; cherished daughter of the late Larene; adopted mother of Boomer, the family dog; fond sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to many.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 2 at 1 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Home, 305 N. Cemetery Rd., Gurnee, IL 60031.