Joan M. Calkins, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday June 23, 2024 at Ashford Place Health Campus.
She was born November 1, 1930 in South Bend, IN. to Alfred F. Ankenbruck and Ruth L (Price) Ankenbruck.
Joan graduated from Central Catholic High School in Ft. Wayne, IN. in 1947. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, as well as St. Annes Altar Society. She was the secretary for St. Joseph Catholic Church and Parish. She enjoyed volunteering for the church and school activities. She also was very active in giving communion to the homebound. She loved the many Bible studies she attended with her late husband.
Joan had a love for traveling with her husband and siblings, both nationally and internationally. She was a sports fanatic and especially loved all Notre Dame Athletics. She enjoyed playing euchre and was in a bridge club for many years. She loved music and dancing with the love of her life. Family was extremely important to her and she had a deep love for them all, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She married Robert D. Calkins on February 3, 1951 and he preceded her in death on June 3, 2010.
She is survived by her son, Terry (wife, Julie); her daughters, Linda (husband, Steve) Alspaugh, Michelle (husband, Ricky) Wrenn and Kathleen (husband, Tim) Simpson; her sister, Sister Mary Duane and her brother, Duane; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Dan Calkins and sister, Jeanne Neumann.
The Rosary will be recited on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 3:30p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN. Visitation will follow from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 1, 2024 at Noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 125 E. Broadway St., Shelbyville, IN. with Father Mike Keucher officiating.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Mckay Manor and Ashford Place Health Campus for their compassion and care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 228 E. Hendricks St. Shelbyville, IN, 46176
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve Joan’s family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com
