JoAnn White

JoAnn White

July 18, 1944 - December 16, 2022

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MADISON/SUN PRAIRIE – JoAnn White, age 78, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Oak Park Place. JoAnn was born on July 18, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin to Leo and Irene (Cowan) McDermott. She graduated from Madison Central High School in 1962. JoAnn married Grant “Don” White on July 10, 1965. Grant and JoAnn moved to Sun Prairie in 1965, and raised three boys. JoAnn enjoyed crafting, bell choir, attending sporting and band events to support her boys and grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of Women of The Moose Lodge (Madison Chapter 291), starting in 1966. She held numerous positions at local and state level, the highest being State Star Recorder and received the International Co-Worker of the Year award in 1993. JoAnn worked for the Sun Prairie school district as a Special Education Assistant for 27 years. Her memory will live on through the crafts she lovingly created for family and friends.

JoAnn is survived by her husband of 57 years, Grant; sons, Patrick (Ilene), Michael (Joanel), and Brian (Annie Wucker); grandchildren, Andrew (Savannah), Elizabeth (Trevor Bennett), Nicole, and Brandon; and cousins, Richard, Patti, and Colleen. She is further survived by other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and dogs Rockey and Snooper.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 221 Columbus Street, Sun Prairie, with Fr. Thomas Kelley presiding. A visitation will be held from 4:00PM until 7:00PM on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison and again from 10:00 AM until time of Mass on Thursday at the church. Final resting place at Roselawn Memorial Park.

A special thanks to the staff at Oak Park Place and Agrace Hospice for their care and support. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Avenue 608-249-8257

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Michael Malone
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Michael Malone sent Golden Days Basket for JoAnn White - December 19, 2022 I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are on my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Tim Hove
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Don, Pat, Mike, Brian We send our prayers and condolences for the loss of a great wife, mother, grandmother and my aunt. Bless you all. Love Tim, Whitney, Nathan and Tyler Hove
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Kenneye Vorwald
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Sister JoAnn reached many lives across the state of Wisconsin including mine, through her love and support to the Moose organization. She was a great mentor and friend to those she was close to. She will be missed.
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martin.rogan789@yahoo.com
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First of all, I want to extend my sympathy and condolences to Mrs. White's family at theis difficult and hardest times. My thoughts and prayers are with with you. I have known Mrs. White probably for me entire life through my church at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary parish in Sun Prairie. Secondly through my parents involvement at church. I really didn't get know Mrs. White until I got into high School. Mrs. White was also one of my teaching aids. Also, Mrs. White was my confirmation sponsor my junior year of high school. Even after high school I kept in touch through a our lunches at Culver's and through Christmas cards. I'm truly blessed to have know Joanne White and having in my my life. Eternal Father grant Joanne White O, Lord. And let perpetual light share upon her. May the soul of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
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Michael Malone
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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.
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Marlene Carrel
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I am truly sorry for your loss. Marlene Carrel, PDGR Janesville WOTM

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