RACINE – Joan Lotus Hammill, 88, passed away at her residence on December 1, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on February 6, 1935, the daughter of John Joseph and LaVerne Margaret (nee Ruggaber) Dobecki. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1952.

After graduation, she married Raymond Theron Hammill on September 13, 1952.  Raymond preceded her in death on February 25, 2011.

Joan enjoyed camping, playing cards, scrabble, fairies, and flowers.  She was a thoughtful grandmother who loved all her grandchildren dearly.

Joan is survived by her children, Brenda (Ron) Thomas, Gretchen (Danne) Jensen, and Steve Hammill; her grandchildren, Kristan (Armando "Duno") Ruiz, Correy (Jeremy) Cain, McKenzy Hammill, Chelsy Hammill, Ashley Metz-Hammill; her great grandchildren, Myanna (Luke) Mason, Gavin Ruiz, Dakota Cain, Taylor Cain, Kamryn Cain, Donovan Ratz, Paityn Czechowicz, Aubrey Olsezewski; her great-great grandchildren, Avery, Hazel, Jonathan, Easton and Carter; her brothers, David (Susan) Anderson, Greg (Debbie) Anderson; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, especially her dear friend, Dolores Woods.  In addition to her parents and husband, Joan was preceded in death by her son, Scott and her brother, Bruce.

Joan's wishes were to be cremated and have a small private family graveside service at West Lawn Memorial Park.