Joan Clara Francisco, 83, of Burr Oak, MI passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at her residence. She was born in South Bend, IN on December 25, 1940, to the late Stephen and Joanna (Biritz) Yambrich.

Joan is survived by her husband, Lawrence A. "Larry" Francisco; daughters, Julie, Christine, and Suzanne; son, Alan Francisco; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 nephews; and a niece.

In accordance with Joan's wishes, cremation was chosen. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 10-11 a.m. at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart. She will be laid to rest at St. Vincent Cemetery in Elkhart for a graveside service that will immediately follow the visitation.

Joan was a kind mother and grandmother who did everything to take care of her family. She worked as an insurance agent for Accordia and was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church.