JoAnn Juranek, 88, of East Troy, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 at East Troy Manor.
JoAnn was born in Oak Park, Ill. on May 23, 1933, to Joseph and Clara (nee Demmon) Woodward. Her early life was spent in Burlington, where she graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School and High School, and from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Milwaukee. On Jan. 8, 1955 in Burlington, she was united in marriage to Ardell Juranek. Following marriage, they continued to live in Burlington, where she was a resident for 83 years.
JoAnn worked as a registered nurse for Southern Wisconsin Center. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Burlington and a volunteer at Burlington Memorial Hospital Gift Shop. She loved Bingo, gardening, bird watching and long stitch. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
JoAnn is survived by her husband, Ardell; children, Patricia Juranek, Michael (Julie) Juranek and Mary Juranek; grandchildren, Laura (Jared) Kraft, Kelly (John) Horton and Andrew (Beth) Juranek; great-grandchildren, Nolan Juranek and Charlie Horton; and sister, Betty Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Kathleen Juranek.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Troy Manor for the excellent care she was given for the past five years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until noon at Schuette-Daniels Funeral before the time of service. Burial will take place at St. Mary Cemetery. The family asks that masks be worn for the visitation and service.
Well-wishers may visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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