Joshua Hagensick

Joshua Thomas Hagensick, age 24, of Monona passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 after a courageous life-long battle against the odds. A celebration of Joshua’s life was held at the Leonard-Grau Funeral Home in Monona Saturday, February 23.
He was born April 28, 1988 in Prairie du Chien, WI to Christine Gjetley and Duane Hagensick. Joshua graduated from MFL/MarMac High School, Monona in 2007.
Joshua’s vibrancy and zest for life was infectious; he was a true lover of life. That love radiated from his kilowatt smile to all those he has encountered. Some of his favorite loves included the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Bears, NASCAR, animals, video games and baseball caps. While Joshua’s time on this earth was not nearly long enough, his strength, positive energy, and steadfast resilience against all of life’s hurdles will live on in the hearts and minds of all of those his light has touched.

Joshua is survived by his mother, Christine Gjetley of Marquette; his father, Duane (Marie Ostrander Olsen) Hagensick of Monona; his maternal grandfather, Thomas Kautman of McGregor; his paternal grandfather, Richard Hagensick of Monona; a brother, Shane (Maria Sivesind) Hagensick of Waukon; and two sisters, Lacey (Joshua Diehl) Hagensick of Dubuque and Meaghan Hagensick of Los Angeles, CA. He is further survived by a loving array of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and all those his smile touched during his 24 short years.
Joshua was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Joyce Kautman; his paternal grandmother, Madeline Hagensick; and an uncle, Jeffrey Hagensick.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.graufuneralhomes.com.