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December 21, 1941 - April 21, 2021
Swansea, Illinois - JoAnn Starr, nee Almonroeder, 79, of Swansea, IL, born Sunday, December 21, 1941, in Alton, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Nellie Mae, nee Calhoon, Almonroeder, and brother, Fred Almonroeder.
Surviving are her husband, Mike Starr of Swansea, IL, daughter, Kim (Doug) Rist of Shiloh, IL, brother, Bill (Debbie) Almonroeder of Alton, IL, sister, Susan Fulkerson of Millington, TN, sister-in-law, Mimi Almonroeder of Alton, IL, grandchildren, Andrew Rist and Evan Rist, many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
JoAnn was a delight to be around. Known to her family and many friends as "Nana", JoAnn lead a life committed to serving and helping others. She will be deeply missed.
JoAnn was a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church. She was part of the Salt & Light Sunday School class. She spent many hours working on Christmas and Easter decorations. She participated in Master's Hand, the Summer sack lunch program and the Tuesday after school program. As her faith was an important part of her life, she was actively involved in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) in O'Fallon, IL.
JoAnn was Past President of the HR Chapter of P.E.O. and the Junior Service Club of St. Clair County. She served on the Board of the Violence Prevention Center of Southwest Illinois.
In her early career, JoAnn worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company in Alton. She became a full-time mom and raised her daughter, Kim, and was active in Kim's school-related programs. She also worked as a real estate agent during the 1970's. In recent years, JoAnn served on the Polo Run homeowners association board.
JoAnn was deeply committed to her family. She loved her grandchildren and was a part of their lives in every way that she could. She and Mike never missed an opportunity to attend school field trips, scouting activities, soccer games, band concerts, football game half-time shows and marching band competitions.
Visitation: Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be begin at 10:30 am, Monday, April 26, 2021 at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, with Ken Williams officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 9:30 am -10:30 am at the Church. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.kurrusfh.com.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Matthew UMC.
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Marilyn Hope Waide (Lake)
From Jane Ready Hill: " Sad day for us. . . She was a very sweet woman and girl."
Roger Cooke
Another passing. I see that, as I write these words, the funeral service is about to begin. If I were anywhere near there, I'd be attending. I still remember JoAnn coming to take a piano lesson from the woman who was teaching me how to play the organ. That was back in the autumn of 1956, I believe. We were also in the same English class that fall. Rest in peace, JoAnn. Sorry I didn't get to see you since graduation.
Priscilla Peterson (Harris)
I am so sorry to learn of JoAnn's passing. She was such a good person with always a smile on her face. I remember asking her to be on the Marching100 drill team line our senior year. Sandy Manns and I were featured twirlers and we started a drill team with Martha Ready and JoAnn responsible for gettting their uniforms. What a time we had. I remember JoAnn working at Fashion Lane dress shop at Washington and College. She was always so stylish. She was a neighbor as well and our mothers, Nellie and Lois, worked at Goldman's market on Highland Ave. Stub Goldman was JoAnn's uncle. I posted a picture of JoAnn taken at the 55th reunion on my profile page. Don't know how to transfer it to this page. I remember JoAnn's slumber party at her grandmother's house down the street on Diamond. So many memories have flooded back on our friendship. My best to her family. Priscilla Petersen Harris.
Patricia Smith (Koshinski)
I am so sorry to hear of JoAnn's passing. We started 1st grade together at Washington School and went all through school together. She was always a very sweet person and i will miss her.