Joan Margaret Conklin

Joan Margaret Conklin, 84, Oshkosh died peacefully Tuesday July 21st at Park View Health Center after only being there a few weeks. She was born June 30, 1931 to Arthur and Margaret (Thurston) Boycks. She was the eldest of eight children. Joan graduated in 1949 from Oshkosh High School and on May 6th, 1950 she married Wilbur Shorty Conklin and together they had four children. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1983.Joan worked various places throughout her life but most of her time was spent as a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, baking, crafts, reading and traveling.She is survived by her son, David (Marcie Ahrens) Conklin, Oshkosh; daughters: Jane (Tom) Luebker, Sturgeon Bay, Julie (Ray) Sosinski, Watford City, North Dakota as well as Karen (Jay) Brauer, Sturgeon Bay; eight grandchildren: Elliot, Erik and Blake Luebker, Bradley, Wesley and Matthew Sosinski and Claire and Grace Brauer; 5 great-grandchildren Logan, Lane, Lana, Lynley and Leanna who all fondly called her GG for Great Grandma. Also survived by brother, Thomas Boycks and sisters, Carol Konrad and Gloria Panoch.She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brothers, William Boycks, James Boycks , Richard Boycks and sister, Jeanette Bunker.Per her wishes there will be no funeral or visitation. The family will hold a celebration of life on Sunday August, 23rd at The Roxy from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Park View Health Center (Woodside 2) for the amazing care she was given as well as her loved ones during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Simeanna II, or Parkview Health Center.Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes have assisted the family with arrangements.