Joanne (Stephen) Skowronek, 79 years old, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on March 28th, 2014.
Joanne was born in Sommerville, Ohio to George and Clara Stephen on August 17th, 1934. She went to school at Union County High School, in College Corner, Ohio. She went on to attend Indiana Business College. She worked for a short time at Western Electric, before starting a family and then staying home to raise her children. She enjoyed reading, board games and family gatherings. .
Joanne was a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Albert (Tony) Skowronek; sons, Michael (Alicia), Timothy (Terri) and Patrick Skowronek; daughter, Rebecca (Michael) Mann; and grandson, Julian Skowronek. She is also survived by brothers, William and Jerry Stephen; sisters, Nancy Carroll and.Jean Schwab; as well as many nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews.
Joanne is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Marcella Cupp, June Sayers, Doris Chappers, Mary Toole; and brother, Martin Stephen.
No funeral service or visitation will be held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left on Joanne’s online guest book at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and BOSMA Enterprises for the Blind.
Our family wishes to extend our gratitude to Rosegate Village for the love and support provided to Joanne and our family, over the last 2 years. We also want to thank St. Frances Hospice for being there, at the end of her life, providing additional kindness and support to all of us during a very difficult time.
Bob Stephen says
You will be missed by all who knew and loved you.
Thank you for being a loving Aunt.
I will never forget you.
Cindy DeLano Kowalski says
My deepest sympathies to the Skowronek family during this sorrowful time. You are in my thoughts and my heart, always. Joanne was a beautiful soul and will be sorely missed.
Jenny Dooley lee says
So sorry for your loss. Lots of memories in the early days. Thinking of Becky, Tony, Mike, and Patrick. Prayers to your family.RIP Jenny Dooley lee and Grace Dooley.
Richard & Susan Ross says
We will miss the sweetest, kindest and funniest lady we have ever been blessed to know. Rest in peace dear lady.
You touched our lives in so many wonderful ways.
We will love you always !
Augustes Cottage-Rosegate says
Tony, Rebecca, Tim and Pat..Thank you so much for sharing Joanne with us. We grew to love you all as much as we loved her. Your entire family has touched our lives and we will forever be grateful.You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jan Zickler says
Tony, Becky and Pat you are the family mom and I met and got to know. What a wonderful family you are and we know how much you loved and will miss Joanne. Know that we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Please know we grew to love you and let us know if we can provide our support in any way. Remember the smiles and the fun that all of you shared.
Becky says
If flowers grow in heaven, Lord, then pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my mother’s arms and tell them they’re from me.
Tell her that I love and miss her and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.
I love you, Mom
Beverly Johnson says
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Skowronek family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help during this difficult time. Love, Bev, Bruce, Brant and Brady Johnson
vicki stewart says
My mom was a previous roommate with Joanne at Rosegate. It was cute one evening to see them in their beds giggling and talking like two girls on a sleepover. I also enjoyed seeing how excited she was to go for a walk with her son, Patrick. She really looked joyful when her husband came to visit and she would kiss him on the cheek and be so happy. It really made me admire the love and devotion that the couple have for each other watching them just sitting together in the evening. My heart goes out to all of you as you transition thru this time.
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Ginny says
I’m so sorry, Patrick. Praying for you and your family.
Sean Morrison says
Pat, Your Mother’s so Fantastic…I remember all of those days through our Teenage years that we spent with her sitting in the kitchen; talking about whatever was goin on in our lives. I remember being included in family moments…even being welcomed into the house, when I was in need of a place to stay….I often drive by the house in Rocky Ripple, hoping to see all of you, again. My heart goes out to everyone in the family and I am filled with joy when I picture all of you and the smiles and laughter, that was shared…All my Love and Prayers to your Mom, Dad, You, Tim, Becky, Mike, Julian, and Family.