- Date Of Birth: December 16, 1937
- Date Of Death: July 14, 2014
- State: Illinois
Joanne Emily Hutmacher, age 76, died at home on July 14, 2014, surrounded by family and friends after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 16, 1937 in Freeport to Walter and Emma Jacobs. She attended Freeport High School and graduated from HCC Nursing Program. Joanne was employed at FHN Memorial Hospital until her retirement. Joanne and Roger K. Hutmacher were united in marriage on June 19, 1954 in Freeport. Joanne was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Joanne enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed cooking and sharing her food with family and friends. Survivors include her five daughters, Carol (Gary) Shelly of Forreston, Kathy (Greg) Pruitt of Ridott, Colleen (Todd) Reuber of Pecatonica, Brenda (Kevin) Duitsman of Forreston, and Susan (Ky) Gustafson of Forreston; grandchildren, Ryan (Laura), Seth, and Joseph Shelly; Jered (Zach), Jeremiah (Nina), and Noah (Christina) Pruitt; Micah (Nilsa), Scott, and Leah Reuber; Jessica and Heidi Duitsman; Ky II (Noelle), Laura, and Kayleigh Gustafson; great-grandchildren Isaac, Grace, Olivia, Lillian, Justin (Katie), Isabelle, Kennedy, Gideon, Melina, Ava, Amelia; great-great granddaughter, Hailey.
