Joan Y Short

Joan Short, age 80, of Neillsville, died on Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Neillsville Care and Rehabilitation Center.Joan Yvonne Short was born in Black River Falls, WI on September 1, 1929 the daughter of Archie and Bessy (Helbling) Amo.Joan graduated from Black River Falls High School.During her high school years she sang with the Blue Baronettes and traveled with them throughout Wisconsin.She was united in marriage to Floyd Short on September 3, 1949 in Black River Falls.Joan was a homemaker and did volunteer work for the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society.She also enjoyed her outings with her Country Club friends.Joan was a member of the United Church of Christ.She is survived by her husband; Floyd of Neillsville, a son, Bill (Becky) Short of Granton, WI, a daughter Mary Jo (Roy) Riebe of Barronett, WI, six grandchildren; Karl Riebe, Chris Wesenberg, Mike Short, Leah Riebe, Josh Short and Tyler Short, and two Great Grandchildren.She is also survived by two sisters; Irene Torkelson of Black River Falls, WI and Dorothy Nemitz of Fort Atkinson, WI.Joan was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers; Gene Amo and Bob Amo.Funeral services for Joan will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 23, 2010 at the United Church of Christ in Neillsville.Pastor Mark Shwinn will officiate.Providing music will be Eileen Zank, organist. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville and again from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday at the church.