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  • Services:  12:00 Noon  Saturday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (corner of Cass and Clay streets) Greenville

Joanne L. Thomas, age 55, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2009 in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Floyd & Eileen (Ridgon) Spohn, she was born on April 5, 1954 in Greenville.

Joanne worked as the Administrative Coordinator for the Greenville Department of Public Safety, and her hobbies included gardening and tending to her many flowerbeds. She also enjoyed her getaways to Alpena and all of the memories she created with her grandson, Brycen.

She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd and one sister, Kathleen Spohn. Surviving are her mother, Eileen Spohn of Greenville; her children, Megan & Jamar Webb of Grand Rapids, and Joel Thomas of Greenville; one grandson, Brycen; a brother, Robert Spohn & Sue Fitte of Greenville; a sister, Jeryl & David DeBoer of Greenville; several very close nieces and nephews; and many friends who were dear to her.

Memorial services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Greenville, with Father John Kirkman officiating. Joanne would have appreciated memorials to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Montcalm County.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Joannes online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please click the “Sign Guest Book” link above.

The Brown-Teman & Christiansen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Greenville, is serving the family.


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  1. Anonymous on September 12, 2009 at 12:00 am

    Guestbook

    09/27/2009 –

    Marsha Tyler
    I don’t buy the Daily News and I haven’t been in Greenville in the last two weeks. But I said no when I readed Joanne Thomas(Spohn). I didn’t know that there was anything wrong with Joann. She was a great friend and always remember her. She had the most awesome personal. Mom, Bob and Jerry your in my prayers.

    09/27/2009 –

    Jo (Paulsen) Spry
    My prayers and heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of Jo’s family and close friends. As elementary and middle school age children, the Paulsens and Spohns lived across the street from each other. Jerry and I were very close friends and Jo was always right there with us. Playing Beatles songs into the night, having Bob, (the older brother) teasing us, and eating dinner around the Spohn’s table are fond memories I still cherish.
    I know Joanne’s passing has saddened many, particularly those of us whose lives she has touched. Eileen, Jerry and Bob, I’m so sorry to hear this news and wish you much comfort in the hearing and telling of the memories you’ve shared and also wish you peace in knowing she is now an Angel among us.

    09/21/2009 –

    Barbara McCallister
    I just received the Daily News and found out about Joanne. I would like to let the family know how sorry I am to get this sad news. I met Joanne through her sister Jeryl and always thought a lot of her and her family. You all have my deepest sympathy in your loss. My heart goes out to you.

    09/20/2009 –

    Sarah
    Aunt Jo was always such a sweet and encouraging woman. When I had my first 2 girls only a year and a half apart, Aunt Jo would come over and hold a fussy baby so I could do the dishes or laundry. I rememer she would sing the sweetest lullabies that I had never heard before. I did not see her much in the last few years but I love her and will miss her terribly. I will be praying for our family’s hurting hearts to heal.

    09/19/2009 –

    daughter
    to my mommy, you have been returned to the earth and i pray that you rest in peace forever. i love and miss you. i promise to make you proud. lord help us to heal this pain and fill this emptiness. bless the rest of the family that may be feeling the same.

    09/19/2009 –

    Kathy (Warren) Wendling
    I have many fond memories of Jo starting in my youth when I was a friend of her sister Jerry’s. I loved going to the Spohn home where laughter was always plentiful. Crustix anyone? Jo was such fun and her sense of humor and laughter were a joy to witness. We bowled on a league together with our mutual friend Colleen. COKAJOKA forever! Jo and I also shared the love of my brother Ron, which will be our bond forever. My love to Eileen, Jerry and Bob.

    09/19/2009 –

    sherron smalley
    so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew JoAnn as a young girl when we were neighbors on washington street. I always thought she was so sweet. The few times I have seen her since we moved away she always seemed the same. Just a very nice person. I have fond memories of all of your family and will keep you in my prayers.

    09/18/2009 –

    Joannes sister
    To My Dear Sister, I love you with all my heart and soul and I will miss you beyond belief. I guess it has been said that God needed an angel on that day , well I guess he got the best one. I LOVE YOU MY SISTER AND I WILL MISS YOU MY FRIEND.
    YOUR LOVING SISTER, JERRY

    09/18/2009 –

    Carla Kraft Pocan
    To Joanne’s family I am so sorry for your lost. May the memories of Joanne bring peace to your heart. I will treasure my memories from the many years I have known her.

    09/18/2009 –

    Cheryl Prosser
    Bob, Sue (and family), I was shocked and saddened to hear of your dear sister’s death. I worked indirectly with Joanne for years. I don’t think I have ever met such a dear, sweet, sincere person. My heart goes out to you all. She will be missed by many.

    09/18/2009 –

    Cheryl Prosser
    09/18/2009 –

    Family Practice Associates
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult times. May God bless your family and bring you strength and peace.

    09/18/2009 –

    Yolanda Cardenas-Fuentes
    When I heard the news of Joanne passing I was shocked. I have known Joanne and the family for many years. I grew up in the home next to her, Meg and Joey on Elm St. I grew up with Meg and babysat for Joey. I looked up to Joanne. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Joanne you are going to be truly missed! Love you Meg and Joey.

    09/18/2009 –

    Amy Davis
    To Joanne’s family- I spent many good times with Joanne and all our good friends many years ago. She had the quirkiest, funniest sense of humor. Her laughter and smile will be a good memory for us all. Please accept my condolences and God’s comfort as you go through this difficult time.
    Amy Davis

    09/17/2009 –

    Les Blanding
    My thoughts and prayers go out to Joanne and her family. One of my fondest memories was watching the Superbowl on her television and running down to Hill’s market at half-time for a regular and a diet Pepsi and she would time me, rest in peace with love Les and family xx

    09/17/2009 –

    Carol Thomas Clark
    My sympathies for Joanne and her family. So sorry for Megan and Joel losing their mother at such a young age. I have a lot of great memories of Joanne she was a very caring person.

    09/17/2009 –

    Karol Petersen Fletcher
    I am so sorry for your loss. We are too young to have to grieve so soon

    09/17/2009 –

    Gail Brown
    To all of Joann’s family,
    I was so sorry to hear this and send my thoughts and prayers to you all.

    09/16/2009 –

    James St. Louis
    As Greenville’s former Public Safety Director, I can assure the community that JoAnne loved her community very much and was an extremely dedicated member of the department. I appreciate very much that JoAnne continued to stay in contact with me over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She will be missed.

    09/16/2009 –

    Jeff and Peggy Perdue
    Our thoughts are with you at this time. Hugs!

    09/15/2009 –

    Cathy & Dave Wisner
    To Jo’s family and closest friends: You are in our thoughts and prayers. It was truely a pleasure to know and work under the leadership of this wonderful & kind woman. We had fun and I hold dear the memories of our friendship and good times together.

    09/15/2009 –

    Linda Coffey
    Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Please find comfort and hope in Gods word the Bible by reading REVELATION 21:4 and Acts 24:15. My prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

    09/15/2009 –

    Tammy Ritter
    I was so shocked to hear this news, I didn’t call or visit, I only saw Joanne once in a while at Meijer. We exchanged christmas cards each year. She sent me the nicest card after I lost my mom. She was a super person with a heart of gold. My favorite memories of her will be when we were younger, I would spend the night with her and babysat Megan. I also had the pleasure of Megan babysitting for my kids. Then I babysat Joey and he played with Ryan and Kristen. She will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to all of her family.

    09/15/2009 –

    Diane & Jeff Brown
    We’ve known ‘Jo’ for years, and she was a constant friend. More like a sister. She helped us through some very difficult times….Always there for us, no matter what her circumstances were. We have so many wonderful memories of her. She will be dearly missed.
    Jeff & Diane Brown

    09/15/2009 –

    Melina & Brycen
    Words are not enough to explain what a wonderful person Joanne was. She would do anything for my son Brycen and treated me with so much respect. We will miss her soooo much but because she gave Brycen so many great memories she will never be forgotten. Rest in peace grandma Joanne. Love always

    09/15/2009 –

    Kelli Medler
    It was with great honor to know Joann. As a friend and boss..she was a great person. I had the wonderful opportunity to learn many dispatching skills from Joann as I began my career path at GDPS. She was a great teacher and will be missed my many. Her time was cut short, but is in a better place now. Many thoughts and prayers are with her family.

    09/14/2009 –

    Bret Hollenbeck & Family
    Bob and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!

    09/14/2009 –

    Alpena Police Department
    Sorry to hear about JoAnne. We always talked on the phone about our police software program. She was a very nice person. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
    Alpena Police Department

    09/14/2009 –

    theresa taylor
    We had many good times together and many memories made! I will miss you, my friend.

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    Maureen Dodd
    Joanne was always a friendly and kind neighbor with the most beautiful flower gardens. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Dodd family

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