Joanne Mau, age 77, of Isanti died May 26, 2009 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 29th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Fr. Jose Edayadiyil as celebrant. A visitation will be held AT THE CHURCH on Thursday, May 28th from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:30 P.M.
Alice Joanne Mau was born July 12, 1931 in McMinnville, Oregon. On June 18, 1948 she married Joseph G. Mau. They moved to Minneapolis in 1953 and stayed until 1973 when they moved to Isanti.
Joanne was active at Ascension Church in Minneapolis and continued her church involvement at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Isanti. She also enjoyed volunteering for many other organizations, including Home Delivered Meals, Isanti Middle School and the Isanti County Christmas Project. Joanne worked at a daycare center in New Hope for many years. She loved sharing her skills and teaching others of all ages. Her hobbies included sewing, needlework, crafts, gardening, bingo, casinos and traveling. She was a creative activities judge at several County Fairs, as well as at the Minnesota State Fair. While she will be remembered for her generosity, creativity and concern for others, she considered her greatest achievement to be her role as mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Joanne Mau died May 26, 2009 surrounded by family at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital due to complications from pneumonia at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 14 days.
Joanne is survived by her husband, Joseph; daughters, Susan McCune of Isanti, Terrie Mau and husband Tom Plash of Fridley, Pam Mau and fiancé Rob Kuchera of Robbinsdale; sons, Joseph A. (Wanda) Mau of Isanti, Rick (Brenda) Mau of Hopkins;12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; nephew, Robin of Salem, Oregon; niece, Debbie of Ketchikan, Alaska; and by many, many other relatives and friends.
On behalf of all the staff at the Creamery Crossing, we want to sxpress our sympathy to Joe and the entire family and friends. Joanne was a very special person and customer. We will miss her friendly smiles and great sense of humor. She was special to all of us as she was to so many people. We just hope there is a Creamery Crossing for her to continue to visit with friends in her new home. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Were so sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be greatly missed.
Paul and Betty Ranweiler
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Joe… Joanne was a wonderful woman, loved by many, so generous and caring of everyone around her. We feel blessed to have known her and will miss her very much. We have been praying for her and will continue to pray for her. God has himself one special angel…
No words can express how much Joanne will be missed. I take great comfort in knowing she had a great life with Joe and the kids, all of them! Happily married for over 60 years, WOW. What an accomplishment in my eyes. I will miss her!
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time of loss and pain.
GOD BLESS!!
Pammie –
So sorry to hear about your mom. I hope my thoughts and prayers will help you thru this. Stay tough, I know you are going through alot right now !
Joe and family,
So sorry to hear the passing on Joanne, my mom always spoke well of her. She will be missed.
Cathi and Chuck Nelson