Huber, Joan 1939-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Joan “Jo Ann” Huber, 85, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Carriage Square, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on June 7, 1939, in St. Joseph, to the late Luther Allen and Naomi Lee (Earp) Auwarter. She was a lifelong resident and 1958 graduate of Lafayette High School.

Joan married James Huber on May 22, 1958, and together they celebrated 66 years of marriage and raised their two children together.

Survivors include her husband; son, James Jr. (Joan) Huber; daughter, Gina (Lonnie) Gay; three grandchildren, Jasey (Brandon) Sparks, Hayley Gay and Dalton Gay; three great-grandchildren, Oliver and Stella Sparks and Linnie Gay; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Huber has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held at a later day.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Three Rivers Hospice and Carriage Square for the exceptional care of Joan.

Memorial donations may be made to Carriage Square or the donor’s choice. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.