JOAN C. HERSHEY

Joan C. Hershey, age 91, of Brodhead passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the Evansville Manor. She was born the daughter of James and Vera (Nelson) Gould on August 23, 1931 in Rockford, IL. Joan was united in marriage to George Scholes in 1947. She later married David Grebinger in 1952 and Glenn Hershey in 1964.

Joan was a waitress and hostess at Harris House for many years. Later she received her CNA certification and continued working in health care until her retirement. Joan was a member of the Brodhead Congregational United Church of Christ.

Joan is survived by her children, Nancy Martin of Goodrich, TX, Stanley Scholes of Kalispell, MT; Dottie May of Brodhead; Wally Hershey of New Glarus; and James Hershey, of Phoenix, AZ; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings, Jeanne Scholes of Brodhead, Lynn Herzberg of Sun Prairie, Judy Gutshall of Evansville; and sister-in-law, Fern Gould of Bluffton, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, Skip Gould.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Brodhead Congregational United Church of Christ with Pastor Shawn Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Brodhead.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Everson Funeral Home is assisting the family.