Service Information
JoAnn “Jo” Black, age 86, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, at her home in Hutchinson.
This service has been postponed to a later date.
Obituary
JoAnn Elna Black was born on August 17, 1933, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Peter and Louise (Nelson) Anderson. She was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth, at New Avon Salem E.U.B. Church “The little white church on the hill”. JoAnn attended school in Redwood Falls, Minnesota and graduated from Redwood Falls High School, as the class valedictorian with the class of 1951. She furthered her education at Westmar College in Le Mars, Iowa where she obtained her Teaching Degree.
On August 10, 1954, JoAnn was united in marriage to James Black in Redwood Falls. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Jeffrey and Thomas. JoAnn and James lived in Buffalo Lake and La Crescent until they moved to Hutchinson in 1968. They shared 38 years of marriage until James passed away on November 26, 1992.
JoAnn taught 4th grade at the Buffalo Lake School before holding various teaching and administrative positions with Hutchison I.S.D. 423 until she retired in 1995 after years in the position of Community Education Coordinator.
She was an active member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. She was also a member of Hutchinson Women’s Club, Hutchinson Garden Club and The Red Hats.
JoAnn enjoyed gardening, reading, antiquing, and especially music. She always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family, and friends.
JoAnn passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, at the Ecumen Oaks in Hutchinson, at the age of 86 years. Blessed be her memory.
JoAnn is survived by her:
Sons, Jeffrey Black and his wife, Therese, of Maplewood, MN,
Thomas Black and his wife, Amy, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Hayden and Benjamin Black;
Many other relatives and friends.
JoAnn is preceded in death by her Parents, Peter and Louise Anderson; Husband, James Black; Siblings, Ingrid Zieske and her husband, Garnet, Ray Anderson and his wife, Maxine, and Glenn Anderson and his wife, Joanne.
Cindy karg says
So sorry to her of jo’s passing!! A beautiful lady!!! My condolences to all!!
Megan (Hogan) Mayo says
I am truly sorry to hear of Jo’s passing. My condolences to your family. I have very fond memories of Jo from growing up in church with my Grandma Bette Hubin, and my mom Sharae Hogan. Jo was such a good person. Much love to your family.
Linda Ruzicka says
Jo was a wonderful, special lady. I had a special relationship with Jo. Will cherish my memories. Sorry for your loss. She loved her children and grandchildren.
Fern Hoff says
I learned to know Jo through work with ISD 423 and then Red Hats, too. She was kind and gentle and a true “lady”. Will miss her.
Patricia Buske says
What a wonderful lady. She will be missed.
Pam Hoffman says
What a wonderful human being Jo was. So many fonhd memories both from school and the neighborhood. Our sincere condolences to both you boys and families.
Pam and Donn Hoffman
Elna (Anderson) Rodning says
Jeff, Tom and family, I am so sorry to hear about Jo passing. I am one of the few remaining Anderson cousins. My dad was Joe Anderson, brother to Pete Anderson. I live on a farm by Gaylord, MN. I have 2 sisters, Donna (Anderson) Barnes and Elsie(Anderson) Scott. I have fond memories of your mom, the last time I got to see her was at our cousin, Betty (Anderson) Bock’s funeral in Lamberton, MN. I think one of you brought your mom and that was very nice. I didn’t realize Jo’s middle name is the same as my name. Elna, was your great grandmother (Pete Anderson’s) name. If you plan to have a memorial service, please let me know. I would like to hear from you. Thank you.
Tony Ruppert says
So saddened to hear of Jo’s passing. She was a very kind lady and will be missed. Tom and Jeff, you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.