Joann COPPENS

19 DEC 1939 - 14 SEP 2019

• BIRTH: 19 DEC 1939, Mishawaka, IN
• DEATH: 14 SEP 2019, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 4 FEB 1961, St Joseph County, IN

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[N22383] JoAnn Stealy
December 19, 1939 - September 14, 2019
South Bend - JoAnn Stealy, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 14, 2019 surrounded by her family that loved her dearly. JoAnn was born December 19, 1939 in Mishawaka to the late Maurice and Anna (Van Ooteghem) Coppens. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Rose (Ross) Portolese, Marlene Gosztola, and Margie (Earl) Bradley; brothers, Richard (Nancy) Coppens, John (Sharon) Coppens, and David Coppens. On February 4, 1961, JoAnn married the love of her life, Ronald Stealy. He survives along with their daughters, Denise (Greg) Feitz, Dana (John) Marley, and DeeAnn (Jeff) Lovisa; grandchildren, Abbie (Kevin) Maes, Austin (Lisa) Feitz, Kasey Marley, Allison Marley, Vincent Lovisa, and Nicolette (Brandon Gallinger) Lovisa; great-grandchildren, Ava Baker, Harper Maes, and Sophia Gallinger; her twin sister, Judy (John) Long, and sister-in-law, Linda Coppens-Muncey; and many dear nieces and nephews. JoAnn retired from St. Joseph Regional Medical Center after 25 years of service. She enjoyed country music and line dancing, league bowling, trips to the casino, and outings with her dear friends. JoAnn loved her family, time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her the most joy. The family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Heartland Hospice for their compassion and care. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 and Wednesday 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, with a Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 pm in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park. Memorial Contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund 230 W. Catalpa, Mishawaka, IN, 46545. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.