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JoAnn Speed Obituary
JoAnn M. (nee Doerger) Loving wife of Donald G. Speed for 57 years. Dear mother of Steve, (Mary), Tim (Mary Jo), Rick (Karen) Speed, Lori (Dave) Scherpenberg, Josie (Bill) Rice, Donny (Mary Jane) and Chris (Kim) Speed. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Sister of Pat Doerger, Elaine (the late Don) Dinkelaker, Fr. Berard Doerger O.F.M., Jerry Doerger, Rita (the late Jim) Gullett and Rich (Judy) Doerger. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at the age of 80. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. Mass of Christian burial Wednesday 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann, 12191 Mill Rd., Pleasant Run, 45240. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati, P. O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263 or Roger Bacon High School, 4320 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45217. Concdolences to hodappfuneralhome.com
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for JoAnn Speed
December 2, 2011
Don and Family, Pam are were sadden to here of JoAnn passing.. We remember the good times we met in Florida are favorite Beach Siesta Key. She is in are prayers.
Pam & Earl. Leonhardt
November 29, 2011
Speed Family - know that you are in our prayers. Joann was a lovely lady and we will always remember saving her a seat at the plays at St. Johns. We hope that made her feel special. - Mike & Nancy Spears, Jack Frietsch (RB class of 1948), Jake & Jaime Spears
November 29, 2011
Uncle Don & Family, We will miss Aunt JoAnn she was a very special lady who we loved a lot. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you. We will remember all the good times we had with her. We love you, Tom & Janet Geraci
Donna Sloane
November 28, 2011
Karen, Rick and family - The Sloane's send condolences to you.
November 28, 2011
Tim, Mary Jo and family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Grau's.
Amber Doerger
November 28, 2011
Dear Aunt JoAnn,
You were a blessing to everyone who knew you. We will never forget your warm smile and fun-loving personality. May you rest in peace.
We love you,
Amber & Derek
November 28, 2011
Dear Aunt JoAnn,
You were a blessing to everyone who knew you. We will never forget your warm smile and fun-loving personality. May you rest in peace.
We love you,
Amber and Derek
charles russ
November 28, 2011
Steve i send my heart felt condolences on the passing of your mom...........charles russ
November 28, 2011
We love you very much Aunt Joann! We will miss you and your beautiful smile!
Love, Greg, Teri and Curtis
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