Mrs. JoAnn L. Hommes' Obituary
Mrs. JoAnn L. Hommes, age 78, passed away December 15, 2018 in Lowell, MI. JoAnn was born December 3, 1940 to Joseph and Louise (Miller) Konesko in Saginaw, MI yet resided in Muskegon, MI most of her life.
Besides being a devoted mother and wife, for years JoAnn supported and was involved with The Arc Muskegon, an organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their family, friends and professionals. JoAnn was a member of Beta Sigma Phi International for over 50 years, initiated into this sorority in 1967; she was an active member of the Nu Upsilon chapter in Muskegon for many years. JoAnn also owned and operated a candy and gift store in the historic Emery House of Muskegon prior to it becoming a bed and breakfast. JoAnn and her husband Robert enjoyed traveling in their motor home and spending time at their home on Bear Lake, just north of Manistee, MI.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years, Robert Lee Hommes on February 23, 2015, as well as her mother, Louise and brother Jerry.
Survivors include 2 children: Diane (Keith) Flatt of Wyoming, MI and Steven Brilliant of North Muskegon; 3 step children: Lynne (Scott) Grinwis, Jill (Shawn) MacDougall, and Kathy (Tim) Tabor; 7 grandchildren; sister Judy Van Allen and brother, Joe Konesko.
A memorial gathering to remember and celebrate JoAnn’s life will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 1:00 PM at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., (231) 798-1100. You may visit the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com. Contributions in memory of JoAnn may be made to Fountain View of Lowell www.fountainviewoflowell.org
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