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JoAnn Cronstrom Obituary
Gold Canyon - JoAnn Cronstrom, 81, October 10, 1937 - March 24, 2019, passed away peacefully in Gold Canyon due to complications of dementia. JoAnn was born in Duluth, MN to Wallace and Margaret (Norlander) Carlson. In 1953, her family moved to Superior, WI where she attended Superior Central High School, graduating in 1955. After graduation she worked at Minnesota Power & Light and later became a secretary for Dabberman-Helske Architects.
On April 23, 1960, she married Gordon Cronstrom at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Superior. In August 1960, she and Gordon moved to Mesa, AZ.
JoAnn was a stay-at-home mother to Sandy and John for many years before going to work at the Maricopa Community Colleges in 1980. She began her career as a payroll clerk, quickly becoming a supervisor. She retired in 1999 and moved to Gold Canyon.
JoAnn loved to play bridge, was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, never missed a Barry Manilow concert, enjoyed yearly trips to Hayward, WI, spent many hours playing Video Poker at the casino, adored watching game shows and especially loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gordon, daughter Sandy (Brian) Akmon, son John, grandchildren Ryan (Karen) Cronstrom, Colette (Brandon) Spielman, Tatum Cronstrom, Daniel Akmon, and Christopher Akmon. She is preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Harold Peterson, and sisters Judy and Marilynn.
Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 5100, Apache Junction, AZ, 85178
A celebration of life will be held at Mountain View Gardens, 7900 E Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ, on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11:00am.
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D. Romans 15:33 Andrews
March 29, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 27, 2019
My sincere condolence, when someone you love becomes a memory, they become a treasure in your heart forever. May your treasured memories fill your heart with love and bring you peace. May the words of 1st Thessalonians 4:14 give you comfort and hope.
Patrick Johnson
March 26, 2019
Will always remember the happiness and wonderful times spent with aunt jo in my childhood. I picture her laughing with my mom again. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you Rest In Peace aunt Joanne.
RK
March 26, 2019
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
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