JoAnn Palmer, nee McCann, age 90, of Fairview Heights, IL, born on October 31, 1931, daughter of the late David and Cecilia McCann, died on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Four Fountains, Belleville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Deanna Palmer; her son-in-law, Michael Wiess; her parents, David James and Cecelia Julia, nee Wiegert McCann; and her siblings, James (Loraine) McCann, William (Betty) McCann, and Rita (Charles) Massey and father & mother-in-law, Bruce and Mary (Giedeman) Palmer.
JoAnn is survived by her husband, Richard C. Palmer; her children, Michael Palmer, Sr., (Norma Hosto) of Collinsville, IL, Brian Palmer of Fairview Heights, IL, Mark Palmer, Sr., of Fairview Heights, IL, Laura (Chuck) Stowers of Collinsville, IL, and Michelle Weiss Damiansville, IL; her grandchildren, Michael (Erika Rasure) Palmer, II, Nancy (Robert) Hall, Danielle (Cory) Bradshaw, Mark Palmer, II, Mitchell (Katya) Palmer, Greyson Stowers, Adam Stowers, Will (Terry Fawcett) Stowers, Caleb (Nicole) Weiss, Elijah Weiss, Cierra Palmer, and Zachari Palmer; 7 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lenna Palmer, and numerous nieces and nephews.
JoAnn worked for Producer’s Livestock, Cassidy Commission Company, Castlehaven Nursing Home and retired from Farmer’s Livestock Marketing.
JoAnn spent many years helping to raise her 13 grandchildren and teaching them to play baseball in her basement. Richard and JoAnn recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on June 9, 2022.
Richard would like to give special thanks to their dear friend, Barb Jackson, for her many years of support and friendship.
Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, the ALS Association or to Holy Trinity Building Fund.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd., Fairview Heights, IL.
Funeral Service on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd., Fairview Heights, IL. Interment will be in Mt Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
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