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Joan E. (Welfle) McFadden

Joan Elizabeth McFadden

d. December 17, 2025

Norwalk

Joan E. (Welfle) McFadden, 71, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, after a lengthy, 10 year battle with cancer. She was born on June 22, 1954, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Harold and Joan (Baltes) Welfle, and was a 1972 Norwalk High School graduate.

Joan loved being outside, especially when she was near water, at the beach, or sailing. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and cherished time spent with her family and grandchildren.

She worked for the Huron County Bank and Smith Paving and Excavating where she handled payroll. Joan was a member of St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Neil McFadden; children, Sean (Amanda) McFadden, Jenifer (Jon) Naseman, and Erin (Shaun) Gallahaire; grandchildren, Aiden, Grady, Nolan, and Kayla Naseman, and Madelyn Gallahaire; her “grand pups”; her siblings, Steve Welfle, Sue Welfle, Denny (Lori) Welfle, Nancy (Russ) Welfle, Kay (Kevin) Theisen, John (Brenda) Welfle, Deb (Lad) Miklovic, Bill (Lisa) Welfle, Mary Wetzel, Tim (Whitney) Welfle, Bob Welfle; sister in-law, Sandy Welfle; and aunt, Carol Baltes.

In addition to her parents, Harold and Joan (Baltes) Welfle, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Welfle, and sisters in-law, Caryl and Margo Welfle.

A funeral Mass for Joan will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church, 38 W. League Street, Norwalk, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Anthony Recker conducting the services. Memorial contributions may be directed to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870, VeloSano, 9500 Euclid Avenue HS1-15, Cleveland, OH 44195, or St. Vincent de Paul, 269 W. Main St., Norwalk, OH 44857. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com

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