Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 38 years, Richard (Rick) Simpson, her children: Joe Casey (Abigail Pelzer); Josh Casey (Danielle) and Rian Simpson; her three grandchildren; her mother, Norma Kriegel; her sisters, Jody (John) Karkosh and Julie (Mac) Chyma and many nieces and nephews.

Todd and Lori Kruse, of Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, have been entrusted with the care of Joni and her family. A Memorial Visitation will be held from Friday, June 2, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. A Family Interment will be held at a later date.