In loving memory of

Joan M. McAreavy
October 17, 1926 - January 3, 2018

JOAN MC AREAVY
MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Joan McAreavy, 91, of Muscatine passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

The family will celebrate her life with a private Mass. Memorials may be made to Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com


Joan is survived by her husband, John; and her children, Susie, Katy, Mary, Martha, Brian, John, Joe, Tom, Julie, Amy, Doug, and Molly, and their spouses and families.

Tributes

Carol Nilles wrote on Feb 3, 2018:

"In 2008, I moved from Milwaukee to our hometown, Cedar Rapids. I'm most thankful that during those 8 years I was able to drive to Muscatine several times a year to have lunch with my sister, Joan - places by the river were our favorite. Now, almost 10 years later, I'm the age she was in 2008. How fast that time went! Carol Nilles"

Julie Long. wrote on Jan 14, 2018:

"McAreavy family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. My Mom and I visited with Joan a few times while she was at Lutheran Homes. She was always happy and fun to talk to. Prayers for you all! "

mary Schroeder lemkau wrote on Jan 14, 2018:

"What a great family she leaves behind. John was a teacher of mine in the fifties and brother Gregg was a friend of he and your mother. Our condolences to all of you!"

Pastor & Mrs Al Halpain wrote on Jan 8, 2018:

"So sorry for your loss. May God bless your family during this time."

Lisa Cunningham (yerington) wrote on Jan 8, 2018:

"Our family too was neighbors back in the day. Many memories of the family. So sorry for your loss."

Sandy Diercks Beason wrote on Jan 7, 2018:

"So many years go by as we live our lives and then you hear a name and the flood of fond memories all come back to you. God bless all of you and thank you for letting me share some of your family fun times. You are an amazing family with your wonderful Mom in the center. "

Peg Diercks Paulsen wrote on Jan 7, 2018:

"The McAreavy family was such a big part of my childhood as we were neighbors on Newell Ave. So many wonderful memories. Sending lots of love and hugs to the family. Thanks for letting me share in the fun of your awesome gang. Blessings...."

Bob Allbee wrote on Jan 7, 2018:

"I'm very sorry for your loss. My sympathy to the Mac family. Bob Allbee"