MEYER
Joann C. Meyer, 81, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 6:38 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois.
Joann was born January 4, 1942 in Burrville, Tennessee, the daughter of Charles and Lucy (Potter) Brown. She was second youngest of eleven children. Joann spent much of her young life in Tennessee growing up along side her siblings, nieces and nephews. She spent the later half of her child hood in Joliet, IL. There she met the love of her life Herbert "Bud" Meyer. They were wed on March 24, 1962 and had 3 children, Connie, Bobby, and Randy. Joann and her family moved to Pontoosuc, IL in the summer of 1975 and remained in the Dallas City and surrounding areas. Bud preceded Joann in death on February 20, 2002.
Joann was an amazing cook and it was her favorite hobby. She worked as a cook at many local businesses including Pat's Tap, the River view Supper Club, and the LaHarpe-Davier Health Center where she retired from. When she wasn't cooking at the local restaurants, she was cooking for her family. The family's favorite dishes were her famous chicken n' dumplings, biscuits and gravy, and crab rangoon. The time spent surrounded by her children, 8 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren was especially important to Joann. Her family was her entire world and she showered them all with nothing but love and acceptance of who they were as individuals.
Survivors include three children: Connie Meyer of Mediapolis, Iowa, Bob (Melody) Meyer of Colusa, Illinois and Randy Meyer of Pontoosuc, Illinois; six grandchildren: Justin (Melissa) Tate, Chad Meyer, Randi Jo (Mark) Calvin, Ryan Meyer, Kenny (Anne) Meyer and Jessica (Collin) Gehringer; 21 great-grandchildren; one brother: Roger Dale (Betty) Brown of Joliet and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud; her parents, Charlie and Lucy Brown; two grandsons Calvin and Daniel Meyer; four brothers and five sisters.
No services are planned per Joann's request. Cremation has been entrusted to Banks & Beals Funeral Home.
A memorial fund has been established. Memorials and cards may be sent to Joann Meyer Memorial Fund, c/o Banks & Beals Funeral Home, P.O. Box 70, Dallas City, Illinois 62330.
To sign the guestbook and leave a condolence, please visit Joann’s obituary at
banksandbeals.com.
