Joan Evelyn Venander
October 13, 1931 - January 4, 2017
Joan E. Venander, 85, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on January 4, 2017. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She lived for her family and she will be dearly missed. Joan and her husband, Dale, have been members of the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana since 1967. She loved being a part of the Sunshine Ladies Group which visited nursing homes and shut-ins every week. She is survived by her husband, Dale; three children: Lynn (Keith) McKinney, Susan Carol Graves, and Thomas (Verna) Dale Venander; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Joan is also survived by her brother, Richard Powell of Illinois. A viewing will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2017 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Memory Lane Funeral Home, 6305 W. Lincoln Highway (US 30), Crown Point, Indiana. The funeral will be on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with a one-hour viewing prior to the start of the service. Burial will follow the service at Memory Lane Memorial Park, Crown Point, Indiana. Pastor John Wilkerson will be officiating the funeral and graveside service. You may contact the funeral home for further information (219) 322-2050. www.memorylanepark.com
Joan E. Venander, 85, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on January 4, 2017. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She lived for her family and she will be dearly missed. Joan and... View Obituary & Service Information