Joan C. Lootens, 84, of St. Johns went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2017. She was born August 4, 1932 in Michigan Center, MI the daughter of the late Jay and Pearl (Tucker) Knickerbocker. Joan was a loving wife, cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Joan loved spending time with her family and her dogs, going to her lake cottage and flower gardening. She is survived by her loving husband, Victor Lootens; her children, Steven Swanchara, Julia (Robert) Amspoker, Gene (Michelle) Swan, Douglas Swanchara and Cynthia Townsend; her step-children, Vicki Lipps, Lea (Doug) Clingman, Tami Neibold, Nicholas (Emily) Lootens and Brigette (Sam) Murray; seven grandchildren; nine step- grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and her best friend, Beverly Vogel. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, July 31, 2017 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns with Pastor Chris McNeilly officiating. Interment will follow at Union Home Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday and 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Great Lakes Hospice or Roger and Mary Dershem’s Hospital Equipment for Clinton County.

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