Obituary

Penrose, Joanne I., 73, Bolivar, passed away May 8, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.  Born Oct. 14, 1943, Bolivar, daughter of the late Albert D. and Irene (Brett) Kastner.  Joanne was a woman few words could describe and no one could forget. She was the rock of her family and a dear friend to many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle C. Penrose; and sister, Mary Jane “Pook” Banks. Survived by children, Richard Penrose and wife, Donna; Tracy Penrose; Roxanne Bracken and husband, Herbert; grandchildren raised by Joanne, Clay Penrose; and Maxwell Penrose and fiancé, Teri Jensen; grandchildren, Michael, Noah, Jesse, and Joshua; great-granddaughter, Penelope; siblings, Harriet “Doll”, Donna, and Rose; and her best friend, Linda. At her request, there will be no public visitation. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.