Joe Ann

Katheryn Erskine

Joe Ann Kathryn Erskine, 88, of Toledo, passed away October 25, 2015 in Holland, Michigan.
Joe Ann was born to Eugene and Frances Ryle on August 19, 1927. She attended the University of Toledo where she met her husband, Jimmy. Joe Ann and Jimmy were very active in the 8th Air Force Historical Society. She spent her life devoted to her children and grandchildren. Her family was raised with a foundation of fun, humor and love of animals. The Annual Valentine's Day Parties with bingo and popcorn were legendary. Joe Ann was a leader and mentor to deaf teenagers. She also was the owner of A-1 Electric Sewer Cleaning.
Joe Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James (Jimmy) and her daughter Diane Johnson. She is survived by her children Cynthia Rockwell, Michael (Donnie) Erskine, Jane Coté, Scott (Susan) Erskine, and Timothy (Shelagh) Erskine and her brother-in-law William (Alice) Sprunk, Jr. Joe Ann will be missed by her 20 grandchildren and many beloved great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave, (at Woodley Rd.) on Wednesday from 2-7 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Hospice of Holland (Michigan) for their loving support and care.