JoAnne E. Switzer-Jons

JoAnne E. Switzer- Jons, 90, of St. Paul, died on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Brookefield Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in St. Paul.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Christ Lutheran Church in St. Paul. Pastor John Doolittle officiated.

Music selections included “In The Garden,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “Just A Closer Walk With Thee.” Honorary pallbearers included Jessie Switzer, Brian Switzer, Todd Johnson, Matt Peterson, Shawn Kriener, and Charlie Wagner. A private family burial was held in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.

JoAnne was born on October 4, 1932, in Howard County, to Julius and Wilma (Trautman) Wagner. She grew up in Howard County and attended school in Cushing.

She was united in marriage to Ken Jons on February 3, 2003. The couple enjoyed going to dances and playing cards with friends.

JoAnne started and operated the Hobby House in St. Paul for several years. There she made various crafts and floral arrangements for weddings and other special events.

JoAnne was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in St. Paul.

Her hobbies included crocheting, sewing, embroidery, and quilting.

She especially enjoyed making quilts for the Orphan Grain Train.

She had a knack for canning and cooking, and always looked forward to entertaining relatives or friends from church.

Her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her grandkids and having family dinners. She was known for her homemade “hot dog beanie weenies.”

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Ken Jons of St. Paul; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Stanley Johnson of Grand Island; daughter and son-in-law, Ronnie and Pam Switzer of St.

Paul; four grandkids; and six great-grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin brother, John Wagner; and her first husband, Billie Dean Switzer on July 30, 2000.

The Phonograph-Herald | June 7, 2023