Joan Garlick

Joan Mary (Weber) Garlick, age 91, of Mondovi, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 25, 2025. Joan was born on February 23, 1934, in Eau Galle, Wisconsin, to Henry and Edna (Crawford) Weber.

A lifelong resident of the area, Joan was deeply involved in her community and dedicated much of her time to numerous clubs and organizations in Mondovi. Her compassion, leadership, and generous spirit made her a cornerstone of both her family and her town.

For 28 years, Joan ran the Mondovi Head Start and Daycare, where she devoted herself to nurturing and educating children. Her gentle guidance, patience, and warmth touched countless young lives and families throughout the community.

Joan was the heart of her extended family—a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt—who offered endless love, laughter, and support to all who knew her. She shared a beautiful life with her husband, George, and together they enjoyed traveling and making memories wherever they went.

Joan is survived by her children: Deb (George) Niles, Edward (Stacey) Garlick, Mark (Nancy) Garlick, Mary Jo (Garnie) LaBair, Bruce (Julie) Garlick, and Joe (Sharon) Garlick. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren: Nicole (Michael) Merrell, Troy LaBair, Chelsy (Nick) Kuhlow, Mitch (Katie) Garlick, David (Marina) Garlick, John (Joellen) Garlick, Tom Garlick, Lydia (Marcus) Muller, Sam Garlick, Anna Garlick, Jack (Lily) Garlick, Katie Garlick, and Savannah (Jeff Lorsung) Niles.

Her legacy continues through her beloved great-grandchildren: Brianne Merrell, Theodore LaBair, Abigail LaBair, Jameson Kuhlow, Everly Kuhlow, Luke Garlick, Lorraine Garlick, Leroy Garlick, Valerie Garlick, August Garlick, Max Muller, and Nora Muller.

She is further survived by her sisters: Glordia (Weber) Snyder, Connie (Weber) Soppa, and Jane (Weber) Runestad, along with many nieces and nephews who adored her.

Joan was preceded in death by the love of her life of 65 years, George Garlick; her son-in-law, Garnie LaBair; her brothers Jack (John) Weber, Bill (William) Garlick, and Gordy Weber; her sister Betty (Weber) Evans; her nephew Scott Mock; her parents, Edna and Henry Weber; and her grandparents.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Talbot Family Funeral Home in Mondovi, Wisconsin. A small service will take place at 2:30 PM. Family and friends are invited to gather, share stories, and honor Joan’s remarkable life.

Joan’s legacy of love, dedication, and community spirit will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.