Joan C. Hinde's Obituary
Joan Carol Hinde passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, surrounded by family; she was 91. Joan was born in Oshkosh on March 11, 1935, the daughter of Leonard and Margaret (Neubauer) Youngwirth. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1953; and at the age of 19, she joined the United States Marine Corp. where she met the love of her life George Edward Hinde. Joan and George were married on July 10, 1954 at Sacred Heart Church and were blessed with 5 children. George preceded her in death in 1985, after only 31 short years together; a heartbreak Joan carried with her until she was finally able to join him in Heaven.
Joan was a devoted wife, a cherished mother and grandmother, and highly committed to her faith. She was always willing to help anyone, anytime, including volunteering at church, charitable organization, and her local hospital. She was creative, meticulous, industrious, and extremely driven. She was an exceptional homemaker; a phenomenal baker; and had a “magic touch” when it came to babies. She made a memorable impact on the lives she touched.
Joan is survived by her daughters: Linda Hert Boree of Riviera Beach, FL; Loree (Steve) Olson of Appleton, WI; LaRee (Finn) Selander of Phoenix, AZ; and Leilani Hillis of Byron, IL; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; as well as her sisters Kathy Nigl and Sr. Florence Youngwirth. She is preceded in death by her husband George, her son Lawrence (Larry) Hinde, and her sisters Pat Keliher and Germaine Youngwith.
A Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Oshkosh. Family and friends may call at the church prior to the service at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, any memorial donations will be forwarded to Joan’s favorite charities.
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