Obituary of Joanne M. Mihelcich

Joanne M. Mihelcich, age 72, of Linn Creek, Missouri went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 20, 2009 at Osage Beach Health Care, Osage Beach, Missouri. She was strong in her fight to live and gracious in letting go to be with our Lord. Joanne was born May 27, 1936 in Des Plaines, Illinois, a daughter to Harold and Sophie (Linneweh) Ingram, who both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Frank Mihelcich on May 7, 1955, to this union three children were born. Joanna was a eternal optimist and determined; her favorite movie was watching Sound of Music, she lived to collect any rare treasure, had a eye for beauty, loved picnics and trips to Florida, with walks on the beach and looking for sea shells. Enjoyed playing Bingo and games of chance. She loved working with her flowers. Joanne was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Survivors include her husband Frank of the home, two daughters, Cindy J Rumore and her husband Ken of Lake Zurich, Illinois; and Jody A Howard and husband Art of Buffalo Grove, Illinois; one son, Joseph C Mihelcich of Linn Creek, Missouri; eight grandchildren, one brother, Duane Ingram and his wife Joni of Wheeling, Illinois, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Donald Ingram. �She was a great Listener and was Generous beyond Measure and Always loved to help Someone�