Joanne E. Krantz

Joanne E. Krantz, age 65, of Cassville, died on Saturday, December 11, 2010, in Cassville. She was born on June 11, 1945, in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Arthur and Hilda (Welchert) Krantz. Joanne graduated from Bloomington High School in 1963. She was then employed by Attorney Bob Merfeld for many years. Joanne later worked for Marquette Transportation. Most recently, she was employed with Badger State Bank in Cassville where she just retired. Joanne enjoyed playing cards, especially Rummy. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville.

Survivors include her sister, Janis (Bill) White, Clinton, IA; her brother, Joe Krantz, Mt. Horeb; lifelong friend, John Brinkmann, Cassville; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Brandt and a brother, John Krantz.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington. Family and friends called on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Cassville. Friends also called  on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.