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Joanne M. McCullough
1946 - 2025
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1946
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2025
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Joanne McCullough Obituary
Born: July 17, 1946 in LaSalle, IL
Died: October 12, 2025 in LaSalle, IL
Joanne M. (Stevens) McCullough, 79, of La Salle, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at her home.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Mueller-Pagani Funeral Home, LaSalle with Rev. Mark Nowakowski officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until the time of services at the funeral home on Friday.
Joanne was born on July 17, 1946 in LaSalle to Melvin and Elsie (Hart) Stevens. She worked at Value City in Ottawa for 20 years and then went on to work as a line supervisor at Regenex for 22 years. She loved watching her only grandson play sports.
She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Pufpaf of LaSalle; a son, Jason Pufpaf of LaSalle; a grandson, Peyton Gracia; and two sisters, Donna Girard of Ottawa and Judy (Dale) Swiskoski of Peru.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, James, Jerry, and Ronald Stevens; and two sisters, Cheryl and Carol Stevens.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Stevens, Brian McConnell, Michael Pierce, Eric Lynch, and Kyle Lynch.
The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.MuellerFH.com.
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Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey Joanne! You were one of a kinda. Always putting your children and family first. May it comfort your family to know that their sorrow is shared. Love you Joanne!
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