Joanne Antoinette Hoffman, (nee Yakamavich), baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection, July 15, 2023.
Beloved wife of William R. Hoffman; loving mother of Laura (Chad) Hirschman, Amy (Mike) Knobbe, Sarah (Matthew) Greb; cherished Grammy of Emma Hirschman, Benjamin, Lillian, Gianna, Ezekial and Elias Knobbe and Andrew, Kaitlyn and Bryden Greb; sister of Joseph (Mary) Yakamavich and Mary Ann Wandling; sister-in-law of Carol (Mike) Klei and Pamela Gulley; preceded in death by parents Mary (nee Kohut) and Joseph Yakamavich and granddaughter Regina “Poppy” Knobbe; adored daughter-in-law, aunt, Godparent and dearest friend to many.
Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, on Wednesday July 19, 4:00-7:00 pm. Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL Thursday, July 20 at 12:30 pm. Interment with honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Life Network of Southern Illinois or St. Jude Children’s Hospital appreciated.
Such a lovely person. She will be missed by many. Prayers for Bill and family.
Joanne was such a nice, friendly neighbor. Her smile and her waves will be truly missed.
Oh, Bill, I’m so very sorry. I pray that your faith and the prayers of your many friends helps you through this.
We send sympathy and prayers to the entire family. Great lady and friend to many.
Bill,
I am glad that you are surrounded by the love of your family, friends, and neighbors. Joanne was such a gift to all of us who knew her. I will always remember her smile, her kind words, and her jolly laughter. She was a treasure to you, and all those who knew her well. I can only imagine the warm welcome she gets, as she enters into God’s heavenly kingdom!
We are so sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing. She was a wonderful friend from our time at Queen of All Saints. Sending love to Bill, the girls and the family
Joanne was an angel on earth. Such a caring and loving person with an outgoing personality. Generous with her time for those who needed someone to lean on. Everyone that was lucky enough to know her loved her. She will be missed by us all. I thank God for the privilege to have known Joanne for the past 30 years or so. God Bless you Joanne and thank you for the many fond memories.
Bill & Family, We’re so very shocked & saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Joanne. I feel so incredibly blessed to have spent time talking with both of you just the other night on the porch. Joanne was such a joyful & lovely soul. I felt a connection with her immediately. I’m so grateful that God directed my steps that evening & I got to know her just a bit before He took her home. I love that there is absolutely no doubt she is with Jesus, as she professed her faith to me so beautifully that night. May God’s amazing love and time heal your family’s hearts.
I’m so sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing. She was such a beautiful nurse and friend for many years. I’ve also worked with her daughter, Sarah for many years! Sarah, I am so sorry! My prayers are with you and all your family!! 🙏🙏
I’m heart- broken for your family.
I met Joanne at Queen of All Saints, over 20 years ago, when she took my young daughter to her side to help her learn to set up the nativity scene. It was the start of many years of friendship.
Joanne loved and lived fiercely, and was the light of God in everything she did. She was an inspiration to me.
She will be forever missed. I’m certain that her spirit will live on within her daughters that she loved immensely.
My deep sympathy. May God, in His goodness, provide comfort and peace through your faith.
Very nice and friendly lady. You he our deepest sympathy.
Eric and I are so sorry for your loss. I could always feel affection and joy in her presence . You will always have her love with you as love never ends.
The family is in our orayers.
As I think of Joanne a kind and happy person comes to mind that our Lord was so pleased to welcome to her eternal home. Joanne truly made an effort to help others, was always friendly. Remembering Joanne and all her family in my prayers.
Bill and family
The world has lost a great light, saw this last night and am truly heartbroken for all of you so sorry for your loss Joanne was a true blessing to all she came in contact with whether it was her fellow parishioners, patients, friends or family.
May God bless you during this time of sorrow
Bill and Hoffman family,
Glorie and l were so sorry to hear about Joanne’s death. She was a very special person. Joanne was the life of the party keeping Joe in llne. We always enjoyed being with you and family whenever you came to Texas to visit Mary & Joe. I recall the last time we were together was for their 50th wedding anniversary. (Joe is our brother-in-law and Mary is Glorie’s sister.)
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry & Glorie