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JoAnn Davis Obituary

JOANNE MOORE DAVIS (NEE RATHBURN) CROWN POINT, IN JoAnn Davis, age 85, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family Monday, December 23, 2013. She is survived by her children: Dale Moore, Brad (Sherry) Moore, Cheryl (David) Schmid, Kenneth Davis, Barney (Peggy) Davis Jr. and John (Veronica) Davis; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Richard ‘Dick’ (Geraldine) Rathburn; sister-in-law, Alberta Abel; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. JoAnn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be truly missed by all the lives she touched. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 10:00 AM at First Christian Church of Hessville, 6733 Alabama Ave., Hammond, IN with Minister Dan Nichols officiating. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday, December 29, 2013 from 2:00-6:00 PM at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel, 7535 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN. For information, call (219) 736-5840. calumetparkfuneralchapel.com

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Published by The Times on Dec. 27, 2013.

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Tim Campbell

December 29, 2013

Barney and family,

I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. She was such a kind person who always made me feel welcome and at home whenever I visited. While I have many memories of her probably the most fitting is a time when I was sitting at the kitchen table, while she made me something to eat, we talked about family. During that conversation she spoke about how fortunate she felt to have the family she had and how much she loved her children. I remember thinking how fortunate all of you were to have such a good mother and I consider myself very fortunate for having known her.

With deepest sympathy,

Tim Campbell

HAROLD CLARK

December 27, 2013

I'LL will always remmber JOANN and the RATHBURN FAMILY.WE GROW TOGETHER IN HESSVILLE, GRAND PARK sub divion as kids .My sister JOAN was friends withJOANN.now there both have pass on.REST IN PEACE LADIES.

Terri Hay

December 27, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, JoAnn was always a great neighbor to us all , I so miss all the good times we had together with cookouts and special occasions we always had a blast. And I will alway appreciate the times JoAnn and Barney watched my boys so I could do some errands our families have been friends forever and I take joy in knowing we will always keep in touch no matter the distance apart . I love you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Terri Tom Hedron And Brandon Hay

December 27, 2013

John your mom was like a second mom to me. She was a wonderful Christian woman and I will greatly miss her. The comfort we all can take is she is now home in the presence of the Lord and we will all meet again soon in His presence.
God Bless
Mark & Diane Allen

Julie Davis

December 27, 2013

My heart goes out to all of you. I will always have fond childhood memories of your mom (and dad) at Candy Stripe with my grandparents. You are in my prayers.

Kathy Hathaway Linse

December 27, 2013

Cousin JoAnn could always be counted on for a friendly smile and a hearty laugh. She raised a lovely family -- one to be proud of.

Carole A (Hathaway) Janiga

December 27, 2013

We "Hathaway's" were always so fond of JoAnn. She was a sweetheart. She will be missed.

Michele(Shelley) (Moore)Roberts

December 27, 2013

I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER Aunt Joann as a wonderful lady who always spoke her mind.

David, Jennifer, Tyler and Brendan Schmid

December 27, 2013

Rest In Peace Grandma! We love you!

Susan Downen

December 27, 2013

Your mom was a gracious person. I can remember coming out to your house and she would always be welcoming and kind no matter how naughty we were as teens. You had a great mom that raised you in the Lord.

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