Joan M. Turba, 86 of New Holstein passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. She was born July 31, 1939 daughter of the late Fred and Cecelia (Wagner) Mayer. She attended St. Gregory's School, St. Nazianz. On May 28, 1960 she married John Turba Sr. at St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland WI.

Joan devoted many years to her family as a selfless homemaker, lovingly raising her five sons before later working at La-Tec Credit Union. A faithful and active member of Holy Rosary Parish, she especially loved her role in the parish choir, where singing was a meaningful expression of her faith. Joan found peace and joy in tending her garden and in crocheting, creating cherished pieces for those she loved. She greatly valued her Card Club, a special group of friends whose companionship brought her happiness throughout the years. Above all else, Joan cherished the time spent with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her sons; Jeffrey (Lisa) of Elkhart Lake, WI, James (Hannah) of Denver, CO., Joel (Kendra) of Seattle, WA. four grandchildren; Heather (Josh), Ryan, William and Ellie Turba, three great grandchildren, Payton, Maddie, and Charlee. She is further survived by sister; Mary Vandehei, brother; Fred (Roxie) Mayer, brother-in-law; Joe Schmidt along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; John Sr., sons; John Jr., Jerald "Jerry" Turba, sisters; Lois (Don) Dhein, Betty Schmidt, brother; Thomas Mayer, brothers-in-law; Dick Vande Hei, Jim Buzaitas, father-in-law and mother-in-law; Henry (Seraphine) Turba, sisters-in-law and their husbands; Betty (Eldridge) Schnell, Lucinda (Erwin) Krebsbach, Rosemary (Kenneth) Steffen.

Funeral Services for Joan will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday February 14, 2026 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt-DeTroye Funeral Home (815 6th St. Kiel) A time of visitation will take place at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:30am until the time of services at 1:00pm. Cremation has taken place and burial will take place at a later date in the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at Caring Hands for all their care and support. They would also like to thank Compassus Hospice for keeping her comfortable in her last days.