Obituaries

January 25, 1939 to December 10, 2021

ROYAL CENTER - Joan E. Ayersman, 82, of Star City passed away at 11:18 a.m., Friday, Dec. 10, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Joan Ayersman

Born Jan. 25, 1939 in Gary, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Kissinger Hedges. She married Walter Ayersman on March 30, 1985. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children, James "Bo" Gill of Star City, Jon Gill of Winamac and Dava Mays of Star City; grandchildren, Jon (Jamie Statler) Gill Jr. of Florida, Jerri (Christopher) Klein of Monticello, Alexa Gill of Florida, Libby Gill of Florida, Mitchell Bonnell of Star City, and Kaley Bonnell of Star City; great-grandchildren,  Kaden Klein, Alex Gill, Zane Gill, Jerad Klein and Lucy Klein; brother Rex Hedges of Indianapolis and sister, Judi Lafleur of New Mexico.

Mrs. Ayersman formerly worked as the manager at Speedway the majority of her life. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, taking care of her dogs and cats and most of all spending time with her family.

Per Mrs. Ayersman’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service.

Her online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center.