JoAnn Rognstad Obituary
JoAnn M. Rogstad, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025.
She is survived by her son Edwin (Jacquelyn) Mark Rognstad Jr.; her siblings Curtis (Terry) Pond, Florence (the late Robert) Johnson, Donna Olson, and Herald Pond; 5 grandchildren twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild on the way. She is a cherished aunt, cousin, and friend to many who will miss her deeply.
She is preceded in passing by her parents Ernest and Edna Pond; her son Gregory Rognstad; her siblings Ernest Pond, Jeanette Klasse, Eugene Pond, Margie Ekre, and Virginia Madore; and her furbaby Buddy.
She enjoyed fishing with Mike, gardening, and spending time with those she loved and cherished.
Friends and family will meet for visitation on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 3:30PM-4:30PM at Warren Funeral Home, 1475 N. Cemetery Road, Gurnee, IL. A Memorial service will begin at 4:30PM.
1475 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031
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