Joan Ann Lancour

Joan Ann Lancour obituary, Marquette, MI

Joan Ann Lancour

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Joan Lancour Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral & Cremation Services on Nov. 11, 2025.

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MARQUETTE, MI – Joan Ann Lancour, age 87, of Marquette, entered eternal life on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in the loving care of her family.
Born February 8, 1938, in Marquette, a daughter of Charles and Sophia Hawkins, Joan was a lifelong resident of Marquette and a graduate of Marquette Senior High School. On February 14, 1956, she married Lawrence "Larry" Lancour, and together they established a loving home and raised six children.
Joan began her working career as a caregiver for local home health agencies. Caring for others came naturally to her-she was always willing to lend a hand or offer kindness to anyone in need. Her greatest joy, however, was found in her role as a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. Later in life, she took immense pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, rarely missing an opportunity to attend their many sporting events and activities. In her spare time, Joan loved making pasties and traveling to Ohio to visit family.
Surviving are her children, Lawrence "Tinker" (Sandy) Lancour of Marquette, Dawn (Bob) Ervin of Sterling Heights, Mike (Lori) Lancour of Marquette, Kenny Lancour of Marquette, and Nancy (Dr. Ken) Onuoha of East Lansing; 16 grandchildren, Melissa (Mark) Birler, April (Jason) Battani, Amber (Andrew) Buckmaster, Andrew (Ally) Lancour, Katie (Brian) Della Mora, Amanda (Aaron) Adriano, Brad (Amanda) Ervin, Allen Lancour, David (Karli) Lancour, Jacquelyn (Ryan) Bruner, Aaron (Cara) Lancour, Benjamin Ford, Paula Onuoha, Alicia Lancour, Makeila (Grant) Fadden, and Zachary Lancour; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her Husband, Larry; her son, Lloyd Lancour; a grandson, Jordan Ford; her siblings, Catherine Leanes, Edward Hawkins, Gerald Hawkins, Violet Dallas, Paul Hawkins, Ronald Hawkins, Wayne Hawkins and Nancy Morris; her daughter-in-law, Suzie Lancour and sister-in-law, Paula Lancour.
Friends may call at Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Tom Merkel officiating. A luncheon will be held immediately following the service in the funeral home reception room. Burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com
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November 12, 2025

Donna Dallas Laurich posted to the memorial.

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Donna Dallas Laurich

November 12, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Jo's passing. Such a sweet lady. I saw her recently at the Dugout. I think she is the last of her family to pass. She will be missed. I know her kids took such good care of her in recent years.

Judy Swajanen

November 12, 2025

So sorry to hear of Joanne passing. She never had a bad word to say to anyone. She was strong and independent and loved her kids. Cookie and I are thinking of all of you, Judy and "cookie" John Swajanen

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Upcoming Events

Nov

17

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral & Cremation Services

926 N. Third Street, Marquette, MI 49855

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Nov

17

Service

12:00 p.m.

Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral & Cremation Services

926 N. Third Street, Marquette, MI 49855

Send Flowers

Only 3 hours left for delivery to next service.