Joanne G. Hansrote

Joanne G. Hansrote, 82, of Crothersville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at The Waters of Scottsburg. She was born on December 1, 1936 in Barron, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late John Andrew Ruff and Catherine Ann (Wurtinger) Ruff. Joanne graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago, Illinois and was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Seymour, Indiana, enjoyed crocheting and had a green thumb when it came to flowers and gardening. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob M. Hansrote, Sr.; a daughter, Donna Whitsitt; a grandson, Andrew Hansrote; two sisters, Elaine Sendra and Bernice Falgenski and a brother, Kenneth "Sonny" Ruff. Survivors include a son, Jacob M. Hansrote, Jr. and his wife Connie of Crothersville, Indiana; three daughters, Denise A. Lemieux of Scottsburg, Indiana, Darlene A. Curl and her husband John and Joanne L. Lewis and her husband Bobby all of Austin, Indiana; ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial: 2:00 pm on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the American Martyrs Catholic Church with Father Dan Staublin officiating. Visitation: 10 am to 1:30 pm Friday at Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. Interment will be in Scottsburg Cemetery. Online condolences:www.collinsfuneralhome.net.

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