JoAnn M. Myers, age 83, of Monroe, WI, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Monroe Hospice Home in Monroe. She was born February 26, 1934, in Waukegan, IL, the daughter of Richard and Isabel (Burnell) Mercer. JoAnn graduated from Senn High School in Chicago and later received her degree in Special Education from Morton Junior College in Cicero, IL. She was united in marriage to Lewis Myers in 1986 in Dodgeville, WI. JoAnn worked at Lands' End in Dodgeville for 21 years, retiring from Customer Service Support in the Financial Service Department.
JoAnn is survived by her two daughters: Susan (Jim) Coffer of Nolensville, TN, and Patricia (Carl) James of Argyle, WI; stepchildren Jerry (Jolynn) Myers of Mt. Horeb, WI, and Jeff (Christine) Myers of Twin Lakes, WI; her grandchildren: Garrett Coffer, Sadie (Chris) Harris, Abi Coffer, Katy Coffer, Dani (Dana) Maricque, Will (Meghan) James, Chris James, Cody James, Hannah James, and Stephanie James; step-grandchildren: Joel (Brooke) Myers, Eric (Jaimie) Myers, and Kelsey Myers; six great grandchildren and two sisters: Jean Holmes of Little Rock, AR, and Margaret Dernbach of Elgin, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lewis; one sister: Richardine Foster; and one great-grandson: Brian Harris in infancy.
JoAnn was a member of the United Methodist Church in both Dodgeville and Monroe and was involved in many church activities throughout her life, including forming a Kitchen Band. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her children remember her being active in all of their activities. Her grandchildren fondly remember her carrying a deck of cards in her purse so she could play with them any chance they got; making Yum Yum, hot chocolate, and fudge; French braiding their hair; listening to old time radio shows at night by candlelight; and taking them all on her version of "Taste of Monroe" where they would eat at as many places in Monroe as possible. JoAnn loved to travel throughout the United States and around the world. She was an avid sports fan and cheered on the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs. JoAnn will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Miller Funeral Home in Dundee, IL. (millerfuneralhomedundee.com). Please check their website for further details. Burial will be in Dundee Township East Cemetery. The Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle is serving the family locally. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in JoAnn's name.
JoAnn is survived by her two daughters: Susan (Jim) Coffer of Nolensville, TN, and Patricia (Carl) James of Argyle, WI; stepchildren Jerry (Jolynn) Myers of Mt. Horeb, WI, and Jeff (Christine) Myers of Twin Lakes, WI; her grandchildren: Garrett Coffer, Sadie (Chris) Harris, Abi Coffer, Katy Coffer, Dani (Dana) Maricque, Will (Meghan) James, Chris James, Cody James, Hannah James, and Stephanie James; step-grandchildren: Joel (Brooke) Myers, Eric (Jaimie) Myers, and Kelsey Myers; six great grandchildren and two sisters: Jean Holmes of Little Rock, AR, and Margaret Dernbach of Elgin, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lewis; one sister: Richardine Foster; and one great-grandson: Brian Harris in infancy.
JoAnn was a member of the United Methodist Church in both Dodgeville and Monroe and was involved in many church activities throughout her life, including forming a Kitchen Band. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her children remember her being active in all of their activities. Her grandchildren fondly remember her carrying a deck of cards in her purse so she could play with them any chance they got; making Yum Yum, hot chocolate, and fudge; French braiding their hair; listening to old time radio shows at night by candlelight; and taking them all on her version of "Taste of Monroe" where they would eat at as many places in Monroe as possible. JoAnn loved to travel throughout the United States and around the world. She was an avid sports fan and cheered on the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs. JoAnn will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Miller Funeral Home in Dundee, IL. (millerfuneralhomedundee.com). Please check their website for further details. Burial will be in Dundee Township East Cemetery. The Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle is serving the family locally. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in JoAnn's name.