Obituary of Joan M. Jaykowski
Joan M. Jaykowski
Of Waukesha, formerly of Menasha, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2011; lovingly
surrounded by her family at her home, after a valiant fight with cancer, at the age of 78 years.
She was born on February 23, 1933, in Menasha, WI, the daughter of John and Cecilia Jaykoski.
Joan played professional baseball in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League 1951-
1952, for the Kenosha Comets, the Grand Rapids Chicks and several other pro teams. Her name
is on a plaque in the Brewers Hall of Fame and in Baseball's Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. She was
an avid Brewers and Packer Fan.
Joan will be sadly missed by longtime friend, Eva Stork, other family and many friends.
The visitation for Joan will be held from 11:00 AM until the 12:30 PM funeral service on
Wednesday, October 19, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 1205 S. East Ave. Waukesha, WI
53186. Private entombment will take place at Wisconsin Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers,
memorials to Beautiful Savior Church (see address above) or ComForcare Senior Services, 414 W.
Moreland Blvd. Waukesha, WI 53188 appreciated.
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