Joan K. Hillenbrand's Obituary
Joan K. Hillenbrand (nee Newbert), 92, passed away on May 12, 2025, surrounded by family. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother, and devoted grandmother. Joan attended John Marshall High School and graduated from Ohio University. She was an enthusiastic gardener, dog lover, and for many years, an avid golfer. Joan loved to watch her grandsons play sports.
She is survived by her son Scott and his wife, Melanie, and daughter, Laurel and her husband, Jeff; grandmother of Eric, Daniel, Alexander, and Benjamin and his wife, Jennifer. She is preceded in death by Robert, her husband of 62 years, and her parents Catherine and Joseph Newbert.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. She will be laid to rest privately at Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted (Westwood Abbey Mausoleum, Section 11, Tier DD, Crypt 15).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Berea Animal Rescue- ARF https://www.bereaanimalrescue.com/.
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