Joanne K. Logsdon Obituary (1933 - 2020)

Joanne K. Logsdon, 86 of Stanford, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. A private family service will be held at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Following the service a private family burial will be held at Funks Grove Cemetery, Rural Mclean. The family suggests memorials to be made to the Home Sweet Home Mission or Minier Christian Church. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, Illinois is in charge of arrangements. Joanne was born on August 12, 1933 in Heyworth to Arthur H. and Anne Alice Lanigan Kauffman. She married Howard J. Logsdon on November 4, 1953 in Stanford. He preceded her in death on September 15, 1996. Joanne is survived by her children, Michael D. (Darla) Logsdon, Stanford; Larry A. (Carol) Logsdon, Downs; Jeff L. (Claire) Logsdon, Danvers; and Dan S. Logsdon, Minier. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, her brother, Keith "Butch" (Judy) Kauffman, Normal; 2 Brother-In-Laws, Bill Tyler, Stanford; and Ron Bernau, Danvers and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 sisters. After graduating high school she attended Illinois State Normal University. She worked for the Administrative Department of the Olympia School District for several years. She was a member of the Stanford Christian Church in Stanford and served on the Olympia School Board. Through the years Joanne and her husband enjoyed attending and supporting the sports programs in the Olympia Schools. Joanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers and staff at the Villas of Holly Brook on Fox Creek Road.