Joanne Sweeney

August 22, 1948 - September 1, 2016

Joanne Sweeney, age 68, of Bad Axe passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Joanne was born on August 22, 1948 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late Willard and Helen (Putman) Ellicott. She married Ronald Sweeney on October 25, 1969 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Joanne was active at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, serving as an organist and also on the church council. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, coloring and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Joanne is survived by: Husband-Ronald Sweeney of Bad Axe. 3 Daughters-Pam (Brian) Peters of Cass City. Kelly (Lonnie) Schulz of Pigeon. Katie (Joseph) Fasel, Jr. of Wyoming, MI. Mother-in-law-Virginia Sweeney of Ubly. 2 Brothers-Frank (Janet) Ellicott of Mayville. David (Lesa) Ellicott of Owendale. 4 Grandchildren-Crystal Schaible of Grand Rapids. Olivia Peters, Lauren Peters, Logan Peters of Cass City. Several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Joanne was predeceased by: Sister-Judy Sowden. Father-in-law-James B. Sweeney. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 5, 2016 at 11 am at Good Shepard Parish- St. Columbkille Catholic Church. Officiating will be Fr. Charlie Hammond, pastor. Burial will be in St. Columbkille Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Sunday from 2-8 pm. or Monday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am.