Joanne F. Van Hercke, 88, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024.  Visitation will be from 9:30-10:00 AM, Rosary at 10:00 AM, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM Thursday, December 12, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd, Overland Park.  Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa,  KS.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Chain of Hope or any animal rescue organization of your choice.

 Joanne was born November 14, 1936 in Bell, California, the daughter of Arthur and Lillian (Muschner) Lauer who preceded her in death.  She and her husband Jack, co-founded the Van Hercke Insurance Agency in 1959 where she was the bookkeeper for 62 years, retiring in 2021.  She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Jack in 2022. She is survived by four children;  Laurie (Marty) McWilliams, Linda (Joe) Alt, Lisa (Jim) Lane, Ronald (Jami) Van Hercke, eight grandchildren Bob Harris, Tony McWilliams, Jason Harris, Callie Oehler, Katie McWilliams, Blake Van Hercke, Abby Van Hercke, Maggie Van Hercke, her brother, LeRoy Lauer, three great grandchildren Lily Harris, Ava Harris and Jovi Harris and extended family and friends.