Joan Marie Dix, 69, of Iola, Kansas, died Monday, May 2, 2016, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Joan was born September 5, 1946, in Iola, the daughter of Carl and Pauline (Madison) Grogan. She grew up in Iola. On Dec. 24, 1964, she married Robert Dwayne Dix and they made their home in several communities before making their home in LaHarpe in 1980. They divorced and she eventually made her home in Iola. She is survived by 6 children: Robert Wayne, Joseph Allen, Michael, Bobby Jr., Brad, and Sheila; and 5 siblings: Dwight Grogan, Barbara Wilson, Marilyn Kay Seeley, Janice Puckett and Betty Yoho. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Ann Marie Dix. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be in Highland Cemetery in Iola. Waugh-Yokum and Friskel Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. To leave a condolence, go to
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