Joan Heidlage, 84, of Sarcoxie, Mo departed this life on Monday, April 13, 2015 at St. Luke's Care Center, Carthage, Mo. Joan entered this life on February 21, 1931 to the union of the late Edwin and Ola (McDonald) Hasselbring in Wentworth, Mo. She grew up in the Wentworth and Sarcoxie area and graduated from Sarcoxie High School. On February 19, 1950 she was united in marriage to James Heidlage at Sarcoxie, Mo and together they shared thirty years until his passing on July 24, 1981. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Sarcoxie. Joan was a devoted Sunday school teacher for many years. She loved her family, spending time with her children and grandchildren and visiting with friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband. Joan is survived by her sons; Mike Heidlage and wife Mary of Sarcoxie, Mo and Steve Heidlage and wife Kelly of Carthage, Mo., her grandchildren; Michelle Getchell and husband John of Sarcoxie, Mo., Paul Heidlage and wife Michelle of Carthage, Mo., Austen Heidlage of LA Crosse, Wi., and Ashley Heidlage of Springfield, Mo., several great grandchildren and step great grandchildren, one brother; Harold Hasselbring and wife Pat of Wentworth, Mo as well as a host of other family and friends. Graveside funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Sarcoxie Cemetery with James Yost officiating. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Paul Heidlage, Austen Heidlage, Cody Heidlage, Cade Heidlage, Cole Heidlage and John Getchell. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Mo.