Joan J. Tallman

Joan Tallman, age 89, died on January 11, 2025, of natural causes at The Vistas in Bettendorf with kindness and care from the St. Croix Hospice team and Vista nursing staff, surrounded by her loving family. 

Joanie was born on June 17, 1935, to Marie Reich Wiese Ruefer in Davenport and graduated from Davenport High School in 1954. Joanie was united in marriage to David J. Tallman on June 25, 1954, at St. Anthony's Church in Davenport, Iowa. Dave preceded Joanie in death on January 9, 2005. 

Survivors include two daughters, Debbie (Steve) Trumbo, Bettendorf, Jill Schilling, Carlsbad, CA, and three sons, Jeff Tallman, Scottsdale, AZ, Dan (Karen) Tallman, Pleasant Valley, IA, and David Tallman, Bettendorf; 10 grandchildren, Matt Trumbo, KC Trumbo, Shannon Callahan, Adam Schilling, Allyson Tallman and Kevin Nguyen, Patrick Tallman, Jacob Tallman, Tabitha Tallman, Isabella Tallman and Olivia Bull; 4 great-grandchildren Taylor (Haley) Trumbo, Kaylee Trumbo, Kayden Trumbo and Spencer Nguyen; 1 great-great grandchild, Brody Trumbo; 3 nieces; 4 nephews; 3 sister-in- laws. 

In addition to her husband, Joanie was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Riech Wiese Ruefer, stepfather Alvin Ruefer and brother Nade (Jean) Wiese. 

In addition to her unwavering devotion to her family and friends, Joanie enjoyed an ice-cold Pepsi along with gardening and had previously worked at Dolches Bakery in the old Bettendorf Plaza, helped a dear friend in her home daycare in Bettendorf and worked at the Cumberland Square Hardees on Spruce Hills Drive where she retired after 16 years in 1994. Joanie will be dearly missed. 

A Celebration of Life will be held for Joanie in the summer of 2025. Date & details provided at a later date. Donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital @ stjude.org or Shriners Hospitals for Children @ donate.lovetotherescue.org in Joanie's honor.

Online remembrances may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.