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- [S21] 1850 Census.
Joanne Stroebel
Auburn Hills - Stroebel, Joanne Hyatt of Auburn Hills passed away on February 11, 2018 after a long illness. Beloved wife of Jack Stroebel for 57 years. Loving mother of Mark, Sarah (Michael) Saggau and Daniel. Devoted grandmother to Sophina, Alex, Sawyer and Luke. She also leaves a brother, James Hyatt, a sister, Elaine Nicklyn and many nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by her sister, Janice. Joanne was born in Saginaw, MI. Her parents were Wallace and Elizabeth Hyatt. She attended St. Andrews High School and then earned a BA degree and teaching certificate from Central Michigan University followed by a Master's Degree in Education from Oakland University. Teaching and mentoring children was Joanne's lifelong passion and brought her great joy. She taught elementary and middle school students in Framingham, MA, Freeland, Midland and Clarkston, MI. Joanne was a tireless advocate for women's rights and peace and justice. She was a member of St. John Fisher Chapel where she actively participated in social and volunteer groups. She was also a long-time member of AAUW. A funeral mass will be held at St. John Fisher Chapel University Parish 3665 Walton Blvd. Auburn Hills on Friday, February 16 at 10 am. The family will receive friends at the church 9:30 am until time of Mass. A celebration of Joanne's life will take place at Heritage in the Hills Clubhouse, 3851 Hillsdale Drive, Auburn Hills from noon-3 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2018. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial in Joanne's name to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48154 or Catholic Community Response Team, 132 Franklin Blvd, Suite 203, Pontiac, MI 48341. Please share memories and/or leave condolences on Joanne's guestbook at www.modetzfuneralhomes.com.
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