Joanne M. Welter Purrington, 63, of Eagan, MN, and formerly of Dubuque, passed away February 2, 2011.

Surviving are her husband, Barry, daughter, Elena, siblings, Ruth Welter and Jim (Mary) Welter; ten nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Mary Welter.

Memorials may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Alliance