1940
Joann
2018
Joann A. Hughes
July 11, 1940 — May 30, 2018
Chatfield,
JoAnn Alice Hughes, 77, of Chatfield and formerly of Austin died Wednesday morning, May 30th at her daughters home surrounded by loved ones, in Chatfield. JoAnn was born July 11, 1940 in Austin to Chester and Alice (Hallstad) Francis. She grew up in the Leroy area, and graduated from LeRoy High School. JoAnn and Everett Hughes were married June 6, 1959 in Leroy. They farmed near McIntire IA, later moving to Austin where JoAnn worked at Hormel for many years. Following retirement, JoAnn worked for Kwik Trip stores in Austin as a food demonstrator.
JoAnn was witty and enjoyed playing jokes on her family and friends. She was always concerned about the needs of others before herself. Her life was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her three children; Lori Hall (Greg Vanscoyk) of Chatfield MN, Debbie Hughes (Scott Losee), of Riceville, IA, and Dan Hughes of Spearfish, South Dakota, 9 grandchildren; Brad (Stacey) Losee, Heather (Zach) Demmer, Brittany Hall, Adam Losee, Sammie (Jared) Bohr, Hannah Losee (Brandon Melloon), Olivia Hughes, Katie Hughes, Charlotte Hughes and 12 great grandchildren; Jade, Kellen, Judge, Lawson, Dalton, Hunter, Ayden, Ryder, Kyzer, Paxton, Owen, and Violet. She was preceded in death by her husband Everett in 2001, a sister Shirley Eschen, a brother Bob Francis and her Cocker Spaniel, Mandy, who she worshipped.
A Celebration of JoAnn's life will be from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at the Riceville Country Club, 402 West Main Street, Riceville, IA. Please share a memory of JoAnn at her online guestbook and view her video tribute, when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service of St. Charles is assisting the family with arrangements.
JoAnn Alice Hughes, 77, of Chatfield and formerly of Austin died Wednesday morning, May 30th at her daughters home surrounded by loved ones, in Chatfield. JoAnn was born July 11, 1940 in Austin to Chester and Alice (Hallstad) Francis. She grew up in the Leroy area, and graduated from LeRoy High School. JoAnn and Everett Hughes were married June 6, 1959 in Leroy. They farmed near McIntire IA, later moving to Austin where JoAnn worked at Hormel for many years. Following retirement, JoAnn worked for Kwik Trip stores in Austin as a food demonstrator.
JoAnn was witty and enjoyed playing jokes on her family and friends. She was always concerned about the needs of others before herself. Her life was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her three children; Lori Hall (Greg Vanscoyk) of Chatfield MN, Debbie Hughes (Scott Losee), of Riceville, IA, and Dan Hughes of Spearfish, South Dakota, 9 grandchildren; Brad (Stacey) Losee, Heather (Zach) Demmer, Brittany Hall, Adam Losee, Sammie (Jared) Bohr, Hannah Losee (Brandon Melloon), Olivia Hughes, Katie Hughes, Charlotte Hughes and 12 great grandchildren; Jade, Kellen, Judge, Lawson, Dalton, Hunter, Ayden, Ryder, Kyzer, Paxton, Owen, and Violet. She was preceded in death by her husband Everett in 2001, a sister Shirley Eschen, a brother Bob Francis and her Cocker Spaniel, Mandy, who she worshipped.
A Celebration of JoAnn's life will be from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at the Riceville Country Club, 402 West Main Street, Riceville, IA. Please share a memory of JoAnn at her online guestbook and view her video tribute, when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service of St. Charles is assisting the family with arrangements.
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