M. Joan Hodges - Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel

September 29, 1930 - December 28, 2016


M. Joan Hodges, age 86, of Edina, passed away on December 28, 2016. Retired nurse, interior designer and painter. Survived by husband, Kenneth V. Hodges, MD; children, Mark Hodges, Robert Hodges (Kathy), and Rev. Cynthia Aasen (Steven); grandchildren, Lauren and Connor Hodges and John Aasen; sister, Frances McKenzie, of Parry Sound, Ont., Canada. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald McKenzie and Cynthia (Sadler) McKenzie and step-mother, Elsie McKenzie.

Memorials to Woodlake Lutheran Church or Edina Art Center.




5 Comments

  1. Margit Lamey says:

    I am so sorry for the loss of a most wonderful woman, Hodges family…. Joan was a legend and we have all benefitted so much from her presence in our lives. Comfort and love to you all. ❤️

  2. Peter and Alice Schwalbe says:

    Dearest Cindy, Steve, and Jon: What a shock to read about your loving Mom just now. IWe hope she didn’t suffer and that you were with her in Minnesota. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Give our sympathy to your dear father and brothers. ❤️Alice & Peter

  3. Georgianne says:

    Joan was a beautiful and talented woman. She had a sense of humor that surpassed none. She will be sorely missed by many people . I had the pleasure of meeting her several times, and her clone is her daughter Pastor Cindy. Peace and love to her beloved husband Ken and children.

  4. Lisa Marx says:

    Dear Mark and Family,
    I will ever forget coming to one of Joan’s shows at your house 2nd meeting her for the first time. She was a gifted, talented and gracious woman. God bless you all,
    Love,
    Lisa Marx

  5. Fred Marx says:

    Mark, I remember your mom as an energetic and creative woman. She was a blessing to me as, I’m sure, she was to your entire family.

    Fred

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