Joan Marie McGowan
September 20, 1930 - March 28, 2021
Joan Marie McGowan, age 90, of East China Twp., formerly of St. Clair Shores, passed away peacefully March 28, 2021. She was born September 20, 1930 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Marie Nossal. On May 13, 1950 Joan married Richard W. McGowan in Detroit. Joan was employed for 25 years with the City of St. Clair Shores and retired as Deputy Treasurer. As an avid reader Joan spent many hours at the library. She also enjoyed traveling with family on many trips. She is survived by her husband of nearly 71 years, Richard W. McGowan; children, Richard M. McGowan, Sheryl (Robert) Kosinski, Jill Gray, Kevin (Mary) McGowan and Sally McGowan (Fred Poppe); grandchildren, J.P. Rafferty, Kelly (Zachary) Forster, Megan Kosinski (Christian Bernardo), Sarah (Kyle) Murphy, Bryan Gray, and Kathleen McGowan; great grandchildren, Aubrey and Violet and brother, Ronald Nossal. She was preceded in death by her brother, Glenn Nossal. Funeral mass will be Friday April 9th at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clair. Visiting hours are Thursday 2 – 4 and 6 – 9 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, China Twp. A rosary recital will be Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. or American Cancer Society. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com
Joan Marie McGowan, age 90, of East China Twp., formerly of St. Clair Shores, passed away peacefully March 28, 2021. She was born September 20, 1930 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Marie Nossal. On May 13, 1950 Joan married Richard W. McGowan... View Obituary & Service Information