Coping with Grief
We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose.
Obituary – Joan Lillian Jellesed
Joan Lillian Jellesed, 85, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at her home in Libby, MT. She was born October 26, 1939, in White Earth, ND, to Ole and Gusta Raan. She grew up in White Earth, ND. Joan married Raynard Jellesed on July 9, 1957, and they celebrated 67 years of marriage together. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother. Joan will be dearly missed by all who loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers; and 5 sisters.
Survivors include her husband Raynard of Libby; son Mike (Deena) Jellesed of Libby; daughter Tami Jellesed Holzer (Dave) of Libby; grandchildren, Chad (Chelsie) Doney, Chelsey (Justin) Lewis, Jeff Holzer, Jared, Logan, Lexie, and Tyler; 2 great-granddaughters Maddilyn Rae and Jayde Alexa; and many other family members.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Jellesed Family residence; 127 Champion Hall Road South; Libby, MT. Everyone is free to stop by to Celebrate the life of Joan Jellesed. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby, MT. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.
To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.