Joanne Burkholder
August 28, 1944 ~ June 21, 2010
Joanne Burkholder, 65, of Monticello, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, June 21, 2010, at Jones Regional Medical Center, Anamosa, of heart failure. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2010, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor David Loy. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband, David of Monticello; a son, Mark (Mandy) Angotti of Salt Lake City, Utah; two daughters, Christine (Allen) Wehmeyer of Solon and Teresa Mitchell of Coggon; a sister, Marcella Straney of Scottsdale, Arizona; a brother, Don Martin (Janet) Angotti of Cedar Rapids; stepson, Solomon Burkholder of Anamosa; eight grandchildren, Keefer, Carly, and Brett (Lindsay) Wehmeyer, Devin Bender, Jessie and Jonah Sheets; Jovannah Angotti, and Kyle Olson; and one great granddaughter, Madeleine Wehmeyer. Joanne was born August 28, 1944, the daughter of Donald and Lorraine (Witt) Angott in Cedar Rapids. She attended school at Immaculate Conception and graduated from Washington High School in 1963. Later on she received her Associate of Arts from Kirkwood Community College. She married Robert Bender and they later divorced. For over twenty years, Joanne worked as an outpatient registrar for Mercy Medical Center. On May 12, 1996, she married the love of her life, David Burkholder in Marion. She enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, and taking care of her animals. Joanne loved spending time with her family and watching her grandson, Kyle race stock cars. Her parents and an infant son, Michael Alan preceded her in death. Memorials may be directed to the Joanne Burkholder Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of the West, 111 E 1st Street, Monticello, Iowa 52310
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dave and family–I’m so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Joanne at Mercy ER for several years and know her marriage to Dave made her very happy. She made friends with every one and was a very wise and faithful friend. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you
Dave-
I was shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Joanne. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. She was an amazing lady, who brought such humor and fun. Joanne had such a love for life, and her family. Dave, I will deeply miss her. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Lots of love from us to you Grandpa Dave, Chris, Terey and families. We wish we could be there to wipe away tears and dole out hugs but know that you are so very loved and Grandma is dearly missed.
Terey and family…
I pray for all of your hearts to heal at this most difficult time…
With deepest sympathies, much love and many many hugs…
Sheri
Celebrate the life and all the memories you have of your mother, grandmother. For it is these memories that make her eternally present in your heart. Remember her always with the love and affection, you showed in life. God Bless.
Dave and family,
Joanne was such a joy to have as a neighbor. Our grandsons will miss visiting with her and all her special treats for them. I especially will miss her, we shared so many things when we visited with each other and grown quite close. We will keep her in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
So very sorry for your loss! My heart goes out to you all! You will be in our prayers!!!
Lisa
Sorry to hear of your loss!
Thinking of you all!!
Mary Novak
We are very sorry about your mom. Our prayers are with your family.
From the Heims
Stephanie, Doug and Hailey
So sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Joanne and family. She will be missed dearly by so many. Love Sarah
Christine and Terey and all family members – I offer each of you a hug and wish I were there to give it to you in person. Joanne lit up a room and was able to keep everyone in laughter while still being the keeper of the family. I will greatly miss her wisdom and love of life.
Dave and Family: Fran and I are so sadden by your loss. Joanne was a special and joyous person. Having know her for so many years we will miss her greatly. No matter how often we spoke we always could catch up where we left off. Our heartfelt sympathy to you all. We loved her.
Barb & Fran Henderson
Dear Chris,Al,Carly and Keefer,
We were so saddened to hear of your Mother’s sudden passing. Remember your Mom will always live on in the memories you hold dear in your heart.
With our deepest sympathy
Bruce & Cheryl Scheff
I can only imagine your sorrow by your moms passing. Please know that loving thoughts are with you; may the peace which comes from the cherished memories of love from your mom comfort you.
Chris, Al, Keefer and Carly; May the love and support of so many friends give you strength. We’re praying for you. Take care and God Bless.
Love, Dan, Patti and Blake
David,
I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Joanne was always a ray of sunshine, and I loved watching her face light up when she saw the kids.
With Deepest Sympathy
Amy Riches
Our hearts go out to you during this very difficult time of losing a very special loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Amy and Greg
I’ll miss your great big smile and your heartfelt laugh. I’ll miss your great big hugs and how you make me happy. I can’t believe you’re gone and that I can’t be there to see you one last time. I love you so much. I’ll miss you forever
Dear Grandma Jo,
We all miss u very much. Though your not here anymore, your’e still in all of our hearts. Even though your’e in a better place we all miss you and love you very much.
Grandma Jo, I will miss making yummy cookies with you. I love and miss you
Mark & Families, I am so very sorry to hear about your mother. May you find comfort in the arms of loved ones and the many memories…
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of a truly wonderful, caring woman. I know little Annie is going to miss her “mommy” like crazy. I will miss receiving pictures of Annie enjoying her life with you. Thank you Joanne and Dave for giving her such a great life in your home.
Dear Dave- I am so sorry to hear about Jo passing away. Jo was a lovely and caring lady. I hope that you are doing okay. I pray God gives you the strengh you need. Take care of yourself. Love, Jody
Christine, Mark & Theresa,
My heart & prayers goe out to all of you! You mother was such a wonderful person! She ALWAYS put others first, in front of her own needs and wants. I always knew she would be there for me know matter what! I loved getting her notes, cards and letters every year. She was the BEST God Mother anyone could have asked for! I want all of you to know how PROUD and honored she was to not only be your mother, but to be your dear friend also!
She was a very loyal friend to my mother for over 60 years, and I will NEVER forget that!
Just remember she will always be looking over you now from heaven! I am so sorry I could not be there with you in your time of grief!
God Bless, Love you always!
Kelly
You will be missed , your god child dawn, thank you for all the wonderful memories and god bless to all your family , love dawn