Flint, Michigan
Joann Dunkel, of Grand Blanc, age 75, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at her residence. Funeral service will be held 11am Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Cremation will take place following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Genesee County Humane Society. Visitation 1-8pm Thursday at the funeral home. Joann was born in Flint on May 27, 1937, and was a resident of Goodrich most of her life. Joann worked at Smith-Bridgman's for many years. She managed Elms Mobile Home Park and Royal Mobile Home Park. She loved going on garden tours and watching the television shows "Dancing with the Stars" and "American Idol" with her friends. Joann was a big supporter of Goodrich High School Band and Athletics. She was a member at the Grand Blanc Senior Center where she participated in Body Recall Class. Surviving are daughters, Patricia (John) Hart and Lenore (Scott) Cooley; grandchildren, Madison Doral Hart and Riley Thomas Hart; many special friends including, Dorothy Hall, Bonnie Ream, Cork Freeman and Robert Hawkins, and her exercise group from the Senior Center; several loving nieces and nephews. Everyone loved Aunt Jo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary, brothers, Peter and Nicholas Spanovic. Your condolences may be shared with the family at
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Our Heart are with all of you..Thank you for sharing your Mom with us.She will forever live in our hearts..We will never forget the laughs we shared..We will always love Her..Our Hearts are broken....God Bless All Of You....Love Joe and Dortie
Joe and Dortie Crowley
May 10, 2013 | Columbia, TN
Hart Family you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God send peace and comfort to you all.
The Wildfong Family
May 09, 2013 | Grand Blanc, MI
Patty, John, Madison, and Riley...our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother...thoughts and prayers to you all. Mike, Laurie, Brenna, and Griffin
May 09, 2013
Going to miss my Aunt Jo...too young for this. My heart and prayers are with you Patricia and Lenore all best to you.
Yeah, will miss those laughs with her...too sad.
Fondly
Tony Spanovic'
May 08, 2013
Dear Patty and family,
Your mom made me laugh. Always had a smile and a giggle. She was so high on life and it showed. My heart breaks for your loss. Time heals, memories last! God Bless you and your family.
Don & Pam Koon
May 07, 2013 | Atlas, MI
Dear Patricia, Lenore and family, Thinking of you at this difficult time. I have fond memories of your MOTHER.
High school band was one of them. I know son David and Dan Batora spent time at your home when in High School. Good memories.
Betty Allen
May 07, 2013
Lenore and Patricia and all family, our hearts are with you at this very sad time. Our dear friend and neighbor, your mom, will be missed by us. We shared many laughs over the years, and helped each other in other ways, but our friendship was just wonderful. Won't be the same ever again, so sorry for your loss, all of our loss.
Susie and Thom Howes
Susan Howes
May 06, 2013 | Grand Blanc, MI
Patricia, bubba ,Madison & Riley ~~our love and support to you..so sorry this has happened.. God Bless You All..
Dawn Nakamura
May 06, 2013 | Burton, MI
Lenore and family, so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Lots of hugs to all. God bless you. Lisa (Stephens) Lewis and family
May 06, 2013