Joan Ardeth LaBudde , age 90, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2024 after passing away from a long battle with dementia. She was born on February 19, 1934 in Stockton, IL to Lincoln and Katherine (Stadel) Schubert. She graduated from Dakota High School in 1951. Joan married Robert LaBudde on September 19, 1953; he passed on January 3, 2013.

Joan worked alongside her husband in farming until they retired. Joan was a member of Cedarville Emmanuel Church where she was involved in the Missionary Society, choir, helped serve funeral luncheons, and taught Sunday school for many years. She was involved in Stephenson County Home Extension Unit for many years. She was a Home Ec Super-intendant in the Agriculture Department for 25 years at the Stephenson County Fair. She was an avid gardener of vegetables and flowers. She was known for raising gladiolas and other flowers. She was an excellent cook and baker. Her family especially enjoyed her dinner and cinnamon rolls. She loved baking cookies for her grandchildren. Joan showed her flowers, canned goods, and baked goods at the Stephenson County Fair and won many ribbons there. She also enjoyed doing ceramics, crafts, traveling, and square dancing.

Surviving are her children Craig (Penny) LaBudde of Michigan, Dawn (Larry) Mathiot of Cedarville, Kim (Debbie) LaBudde of Bloomer, WI; five grandchildren Stephanie LaBudde, Nathan (Sarah) Mathiot, Ryan (Cat) Mathiot, Megan LaBudde, Joseph LaBudde; 6 great grandchildren; brother David Schubert; special friend, Mary LaBudde; several nieces & nephews; and sister-in-law, Ethel Ascher of Freeport

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; granddaughter, Katie LaBudde; sisters, Ruth Bennehoff and Sharon Soppe; and brothers, Morris Schubert and Dwight Schubert.

Joan's family would like to thank Walnut Acres and Pleasant View Nursing Home for their wonderful care.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedarville Emmanuel Church with Pastor Ralph Taylor presiding. There will be a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Cedarville Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in her name. Condolences may be shared at www.walkermortuary.com.