JoAnn E. Hanel

JoAnn E. Hanel Lake City JoAnn E. Hanel of Lake City went to be with her Lord and Savior April 22, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. She was 70 years old. She was born May 22, 1939 in Lansing to Charles and Julia (O'Conner) Kring. She married Joe John Hanel April 23, 1957. He preceded her in death April 6, 2002. She was employed by the State of Michigan for over 30 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, painting ceramics and reading. She also spent much time with her family, grandchildren and friends. In her younger years she was a tap dancer on the Grand River Show Boat and the Chesaning Show Boat. She was always up for change and trying new things. She loved wearing hats and collected tea pots. She is survived by her children; Judy Ann (Michael) Shamp of Springhill, Tennessee, Jacqueline (John "Tony") Castillo of East Lansing, Jeannie (Dale) Kramer of Lake City and JoAnn Molitor of Lake City. She is also survived by two sisters: Kathryn S. Lewis of Lansing and Mary Ann Westhoff-Skidmore of Gobles; ten grandchildren: Dustin, Jennifer, Charlie, Sarah, Sean, Jesse, Zachary, Julia, Travis and Elizabeth; and seven great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Lake City with Rev. Hoyumpa, Santiago officiating. Visitation will be Monday, April 26 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Young Funeral Home. with a Rosary service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Pioneer Township Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sean, Jesse, Zachary and Travis and Lance. Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice. A special heartfelt thank you to Delores Frye for the care she gave our mother.