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Obituary

Joellen L. Desens, age 89, of Beaver Dam, passed into eternal life on Friday, June 16, 2023, in the Sylvan Crossings Hunter Ridge residential community; her home of the past four years where she lived and was cared for in mind, body and spirit by many individuals with whom she loved.

Joellen Louise was born on September 8, 1933 in Elkhart, Indiana to Robert and Beatrice (Culp) Chilcote, the firstborn of seven children; siblings Roberta, …

Personal note from Dana Penfold-Serpico

The Serpico Family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff of loving caregivers-both past and present- within the Sylvan Crossings community, as well as to the exceptional providers of medical care and oversight throughout both of my mother's residencies in Watertown and Beaver Dam Wisconsin. Her long time doctors, Robert LeGrow of Watertown Family Practice and Faroq Iqbal of WRMC Heart Center were most exceptional in their dedicated and devoted efforts to respect her as an individual as well as to provide outstanding care. She was deeply thankful for the personal care, extremely profound love and support that she received from these many, many individuals with whom she came to know and love -and with whom she truly felt were also members of her extended family. Dana personally extends her sincerest gratitude to everyone in the Sylvan community including the residents- for their devoted, nurturing and compassionate support these past few difficult months especially. Directors Guido & Bobbie Jo, Nicole of Sylvan, Chaplain Laura, Jessica and Emmy of Rainbow Hospice - your nurturing and compassionate family support during my mother's final weeks of her long and storied journey as a warrior will always be remembered. We are forever blessed. You are ALL God's angels, heaven sent.

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A special celebration of life is planned in memory of Joellen to be held on her birthday, September 8th 2023 in the Chicago suburbs. Please refer back to this website link for more information as specific details become more available.

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What was Joellen's favorite color?
Pale Pink, Pale Mint and Teal
Pale Pink, Pale Mint and Teal
Pale Pink, Pale Mint and Teal
What causes did Joellen care about most?
As a faithful Christian, Joellen's biggest worries about humanity were related to th…
As a faithful Christian, Joellen's biggest worries about humanity were related to the concern …
As a faithful Christian, Joellen's biggest worries about humanity were related to the concern for a decline in faith, m…
What were Joellen's favorite local spots?
In Watertown, her favorite spot was a trip to bookstore on Main Street followed by a…
In Watertown, her favorite spot was a trip to bookstore on Main Street followed by a belly up …
In Watertown, her favorite spot was a trip to bookstore on Main Street followed by a belly up to the bar at The Bismarc…
What were Joellen's favorite vacation spots?
Vacations were often more dreamed than realized and most of those that were enjoyed …
Vacations were often more dreamed than realized and most of those that were enjoyed were cente…
Vacations were often more dreamed than realized and most of those that were enjoyed were centered around the kids fun a…

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Born

September 8th, 1933
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Passed away

June 16th, 2023
Beaver Dam, WI

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