Joann Frances Dann
October 15, 1938 — March 19, 2024
Swartz Creek
Joann was born on October 15, 1938 in Clio, the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Hasman) Hersch. She graduated from Chesaning High School, class of 1956, where she was the majorette for the high school band and involved in several activities. Joann continued her education by receiving an associate degree in business administration from Baker College. She was united in marriage to Jim Dann on June 15, 1974 in Owosso. Joann held different secretarial positions with Corunna High School, City of Owosso, Memorial Hospital, and the State of Michigan House of Representatives. She loved hosting and spending time with her family during the holidays, going up north to the lake and showering her grandchildren with gifts. Joann was a member of the Czechoslovak Society of America. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, ceramics, antiques, and home renovations.
She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Jim Dann; children, Pamela (Les) Diebolt, Doug (Marcia) Franks, Lisa Tipton, Chris (Annalisa) Franks and Andrea Crocker; grandchildren, Jocelyn Diebolt, Jillian (Rodrigo) Martinez, Justin Franks, Kelsey Franks, Collin Tipton, Alyssa Tipton, Sydney Franks, Jackson Franks, Samantha Crocker; great-granddaughter, Emilia Martinez; sisters, Carlene Gross and Elaine Hersch; niece, Beverly (Brian) Fournier; and nephew, Brent Crane.
In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her baby brother, Charles Hersch; brother-in-law, Bob Gross; and nephew, Robert Gross. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
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Visitation
Sunday, March 24, 2024
1:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
Prayer Service
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Starts at 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
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Monday, March 25, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church
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Monday, March 25, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church
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