Joan Katherine Stowell, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away at her home with her family at her side on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Joan was born on March 22, 1932 in Newberg, Minnesota to Floyd and Leona (Turner) Johnson. She graduated from Austin High School with the Class of 1950. Joan was united in marriage to James Stowell on August 13, 1955 and together they raised three children. She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Dale Mlinar.

Joan was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She enjoyed attending Austin Symphony concerts, meeting her friends for weekly dinner dates and coffee, and she loved watching documentaries. Joan always looked forward to the annual family vacation in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Stowell; granddaughter, Nicole Stowell; son-in-law, Sterling H. Blocker, M.D.; three sisters; and two brothers.

Joan is survived by her children, Bradley (Beverly) Stowell, Sun Prairie, WI, Katherine Blocker, Longmont, CO, and Bryan (Gwen) Stowell, Hutchinson, KS; grandchildren, Ian Stowell, Madison, WI, Travis Stowell, CO, Hamilton (Amanda) Blocker, MO, Kelley Stowell, Hutchinson, KS, Ashley (Kira) Blocker, Denver, CO; great grandchildren, Olivia and Owen King, Sun Prairie, WI; nephews.

Her family thanks Mayo Hospice for the excellent care of their mother, Joan.

There will be no service. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.