JoAnne Rodman

JoAnne Rodman obituary, Wabash, IN

JoAnne Rodman

JoAnne Rodman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service - Manchester Avenue Chapel - Wabash on May 26, 2025.

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JoAnne Rodman, 86, of rural North Manchester, Indiana, died at 12:55 am, Friday, January 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 16, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Boyce and Barbara (Seiwert) Bombka.
JoAnne was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, traveling, camping, puzzle books, the Hallmark movie channel, and especially spending time with her kids.
She is survived by ten children, Deborah (Lloyd) Bentley of Lagro, Indiana, Kenneth Rodman of Garrett, Indiana, MaryJo (Henry) Taylor of New Hall, West Virginia, James (Marvis) Rodman of Indianapolis, Indiana, Ronald Rodman of Garrett, Indiana, Sandra (Tim) Campbell of Corunna, Indiana, Jean (Jack) Craig of North Manchester, Cheryl (Joe) Brown of Garrett, Indiana, Barbara (Tim) Price of Avilla, Indiana, and Jamie (Joshua) Richards of Kokomo, Indiana; 28 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, one great grandson, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Burial will be in Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Friends may call 9-11 am Tuesday, at the funeral home.
The memorial guest book for JoAnne may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Visitation
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service
1241 Manchester Avenue
Wabash,Indiana
46992
Funeral Service
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
11:00 AM
Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service
1241 Manchester Avenue
Wabash,Indiana
46992
Burial
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery
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