passed peacefully on November 11th, 2013 with her family by her side in Scottsdale, Az. Joanne was born to Thomas & Norma Keogh on November 2, 1933 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Joanne graduated from Derham Hall University of Minnesota. Joanne enjoyed her career in sales at Valpak. Joanne was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt. She leaves behind her treasured children & grandchildren: Keith Mickelson: Abby, Thomas (Lisa) Mickelson: Amanda, Jenna, & Hayley, John (Jennifer) Mickelson: Chelsea, Jack, Blake, & Chase. She also leaves behind her beloved sister: Sally Keogh Sturgis, & much-loved nephews, & their families. Joanne will be dearly missed by family & friends and remain forever in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to www.Rettsyndrome.org : IRSF 4600 Devitt Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246. A Memorial Mass to be celebrated at a future date. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Please sign guest book at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com .
Jim & Lynne Langevin
We were sadden to hear of Joanne’s passing. We always enjoyed her wit and zest for life. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of grief and sorrow.
Special Love & Prayers,
Lynne & Jim
Nancy Halverson
Dear Tom, Lisa, Jenna, Haley and Amanda,
I was so sad to hear of MiMi’s passing. She was such a loving person, wonderful mother and grandmother. I am grateful for the many times we were able to share over the years. I hope you can all find some peace in all of your wonderful memories.
Love
Nancy Jean
Judy Krause
It has been my pleasure for more than 20 years to be closely associated with Joanne thru her sister Sally. Once a month for all these years as I was at the house to help Sally with her finances I had the pleasure of writing Sally and Joannes dictated letters to their friends, putting together scrape books for their children. Several years I had the pleasure of taking their pictures and making their Christmas cards. Joanne always a joy to visit with. I feel very blessed to have been just a small part of her life.
Arleen and Barry Lawrence
Deepest condolences to all of Joanne’s family. The Lawrence Clan was privileged to be with her at family functions. She was a lovely woman that will be missed by all that knew her. With love, Arleen and Barry
Sharon Mickelson Wojtowicz
I was very sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing. My thoughts are with the family.
Caryn, Bruce, wry & Alan
All our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May all your memories of Mi Mi help you get through this difficult time.
Love You All,
Caryn, Bruce, Eryn & Alan
Aunt Sue & Uncle Charlie
To our precious loved ones,
How grateful you must be to have had the privilege of having Joanne in your lives! She was a special caring, loving lady who only had kind words for everyone.
We were fortunate to know her and love her too.
She will be missed, but never forgotten, and her memory will be a blessing.
With our love and deepest sympathy,
Aunt Sue & Uncle Charlie
Cindy,Zach, Samantha & Brianna
Tom, Lisa, Amanda, Hayley, Jenna & Family,
It is was great sadness that Joanne has passed. It has been a pleasure having her in our lives. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She had a sparkle in her eye when she spoke to you. She was always concerned about our family and wanted to hear the latest updates. We enjoyed sharing many special celebrations with Joanne. She will be missed and remembered always. Her memory will live on in your hearts.
Love, Cindy, Zach, Samantha and Brianna
Doug, Stacey, Braden and Shoshana
Our deepest condolences to the entire Mickelson family. Joanne was a very special and sweet woman. She will be missed!
Love, Doug, Stacey, Braden & Shoshana
SUSAN HANSEN
SADDENED TO HEAR OF JOANNE’S PASSING. SHE WILL LIVE IN MY HEART AS AUNT JOANN AND I WILL ALWAYS BE HER GEORGIE GIRL. WHAT A SMILE!!! WITH LOVE.
Lois Pearson
I am so glad you shared this sad news with us in Minneapolis, MN. I am a distant relative of yours–originally from Canby, MN where your grandmother, Norma Nelson was born, and where your g.grandmother, Lena lived. Lena and my grandfather, Charley Pearson were brother and sister, and immigrated from Sweden together. I believe I met your mother and Sally once when Norma and the girls came to visit Lena. I think they were all invited to our house for dinner. I was in such awe of Joanne and Sally, as I was younger than they, and they had such lovely clothes and city manners about them. They were also considered quite famous because of their professional ice skating careers. I wish I could have known your mother. She sounds like she was a very special and loving person. You have my deepest sympathy, and that of the other Pearson relatives in MN.