JoAnn Day

JoAnn Day, 93, of Danville passed away at 4:12 PM on November 28, 2025 at Hawthorne Inn in Danville, IL.

JoAnn was born on November 17, 1932 the daughter of Walter and Doris (Ogg) Johnson in Allerton, IL. She married Robert Edward Day on November 9, 1951 in Nashville, TN and he preceded her in death on April 23, 2012.

JoAnn is survived by her children, Jeff (Mary Jo) Day of Danville, IL, Cynthia (Ron) Strzelecki of Indiana, and Jane (Hank) Hyche of Georgia, three grandchildren, Dustin (Danielle) Day of Mahomet, IL, Paula Jo (Jake) Crose of Chicago, IL and Ryne Strzelecki of Indiana as well as three great grandchildren, Wyatt Day, Colton Day and Nolan Day.

JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Day, four siblings, Betty Rutan, Mildred Goff, Thelma Brash and Bill Johnson as well as one great granddaughter, Alison Crose.

JoAnn enjoyed spending her free time knitting and loved taking care of her flower beds around her home.

Private family services will be held and Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834 is assisting the family with arrangements.

Please join JoAnn’s family in sharing memories, photos, and videos of her life through her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.